Category: INCOME ELIGIBILITY

New Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Income Guidelines for 2017


RHS Income Kentucky Guideline Updates
USDA has published new income limits for Kentucky USDA Rural Housing  borrowers, effective immediately. Those new limits can be found HERE.

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Maximum age for an RHS appraisal has been extended from 120 days to 150 days.

  • Accessory Dwelling units are now addressed in RHS guidelines. They may be allowed based on the appraiser’s evaluation that they represent the highest and best use of the property and are not a separate single family dwelling unit.
  • Additional clarification on site requirements was added to help in the underwriter’s determination as to when outbuildings and/or excess land should be considered income-producing.
It’s  free to get pre-approved for the loan with us and we will supply you a copy of your credit report for free along with a pre-approval letter stating how much you qualify for.
It takes about 30-40 days to close the loan
   USDA Loan Pre-Approval Checklist

 

 
1.  One full month’s or 30 days worth of pay stubs
2.  Last 2 years W-2′s
3.  Last 2 years tax returns
4.  Last two months bank statements for all accounts
 
 
I don’t need originals, copies are fine. You can fax, email the requested documents or meet me face-to-face if you wish.

 Let me know your questions. 

Thanks and look forward to helping you– 
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Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)
Senior  Loan Officer
 
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
Louisville, KY 40223
Company ID #1364 | MB73346
 


Text/call 502-905-3708
kentuckyloan@gmail.com

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Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Development Eligible Properties and Income Limits for 2017


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Search for Kentucky USDA Eligible Properties 

A property must be located in an eligible area in order to use a USDA loan to purchase a home.  Contrary to belief, Rural Development loans are not only for farms or very rural homes.  

Actually, a property with an operating and income producing farm is not eligible for these loans!

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Kentucky USDA Rural Max Income Limits:

  • The total household income must be within the county limits for household size.  Typically a family household of 4 can make up to around $75,650  and a family of five or more  can make up to $99,850 for a household- Some KY counties allow for higher like Shelby County, and the Northern Kentucky Counties of Boone, Kenton, Campbell allow $82,000 (household income of four) up to $108,250 (household income of five or more)

Check Your Kentucky County for USDA Rural Housing Income Limits

 

Some More Facts about a Kentucky USDA loan:


It’s a two step approval process.  The chosen USDA lender must first underwrite the file and get it approved based on the income, assets, and credit report submitted. Then, the lenders must submit to USDA for a “conditional commitment”.  This conditional commitment is the final loan approval paperwork you are looking for. 


Even though the lender may have approved the file, it still must go to USDA office in Lexington for an assignment to SFH underwriter for the final approval process. They typically are checking the appraisal and income at this stage. There have been instances where the lender would approve the file but USDA would not due to appraisal issues or income and job history. 
This is very rare instances, so keep that in mind when it comes to final loan approval. 

This two-step approval process usually adds 4-6 days to the final loan approval process, so keep that in mind when you are writing up your contract because it takes a little longer to close these loans vs FHA, VA, and Fannie Mae loans.

Well Test Treatments:  Properties with a well as the primary drinking source will require a well water test.  There are local labs to perform this test and the water must pass.

Septic Test: Sometimes they will require the septic tank to be inspected if called for in the appraisal report or home inspection. 

Older Homes: As a general rule, USDA does not like homes older than 100 years old. They will sometimes require a home inspection in addition to the mandatory appraisal on older homes.

USDA Loan After a Short Sale:  A short sale is not the end of the world.  So it is very possible to obtain a USDA loan if 3 years have passed after the short sale.  But a buyer would need re-established good rent and other credit history.

Bankruptcy and Foreclosure:  If the mortgage debt that was foreclosed, was included in a Bankruptcy – then the USDA Home Loan waiting periods after foreclosure “waiting period” of 3 years, starts from the date of the discharge of the Bankruptcy.  Because it can take 6 months or more for Banks to process the Foreclosure, and transfer title, this is a tremendous plus.

Put my experience of originating KY USDA loans to work for you. I have successfully originated over 200 Rural Housing Mortgage Loans in Kentucky. I offer free pre-approvals and will help you from start to finish and I usually attend all my closings in Kentucky. 

Get Qualified for a Kentucky USDA Loan Now!

Text or call 502-905-3708
Text or call 502-905-3708

Joel Lobb
Senior  Loan Officer

(NMLS#57916)

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

10602 Timberwood Circle, Suite 3

Louisville, KY 40223

text or call my phone: (502) 905-3708
email me at kentuckyloan@gmail.com

The view and opinions stated on this website belong solely to the authors, and are intended for informational purposes only. The posted information does not guarantee approval, nor does it comprise full underwriting guidelines. This does not represent being part of a government agency. The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the view of my employer. Not all products or services mentioned on this site may fit all people. NMLS ID# 57916, (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Mortgage loans only offered in Kentucky.

All loans and lines are subject to credit approval, verification, and collateral evaluation and are originated by lender. Products and interest rates are subject to change without notice. Manufactured and mobile homes are not eligible as collateral.

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KENTUCKY USDA RURAL HOUSING MORTGAGE GUIDELINES FOR 2021


Kentucky Rural Housing USDA Highlights for 2021

Kentucky USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Lending Program is geared to assist low to moderate income families realize home ownership. Below are some important highlights:

USDA/Rural Development. The Annual Guarantee Fee is set to INCREASE October 1.
USDA/Rural Development. The Annual Guarantee Fee is set to INCREASE October 1.
  • Debt Ratios–29/41% on manual underwrites  – max to 45% Debt to Income ratios with GUS Approve/Eligible Finding.
  • ZERO down payment – 100% LTV ok
  • Income Eligibility Limits do apply. Usually to $90k for a family of four and up to $119k for a household family of five or more.
  • Lender Credit from the interest rate may be used to pay closing costs.
  • Gifts ok! Usually not needed for USDA loans because 100% Financing offered. Gift funds cannot be used for reserves to get a GUS approval.
  • Applicants with > 20% of the sales price in assets (exclude retirement accounts) are not eligible for USDA financing.
  • Clear CAIVRS required – CAIVRS is a Federal Government-wide data base of information regarding individuals where an insurance claim or guarantee loss was paid.
  • Student Loan Payments –
    Effective immediately for all RHS loans, student loan calculations will be changed to the following
    • Fixed Payment Loans: A permanent amortized, fixed payment may be used when it can be documented that the payment is fixed, the interest rate is fixed, and the repayment term is fixed.
    • Non-Fixed Payment Loans (i.e. deferred, income based, graduated, adjustable, etc.): The payment should be calculated as the greater of 0.5% of the loan balance or the actual payment reflected on the credit report. No additional documentation is required.

Income Requirements for A Kentucky Rural Housing Loan Approval.


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Income Eligibility:

Income from all occupants of the household must be included as qualifying income regardless of whether or not they are obligated on the note. Income eligibility can be determined from the following USDA web site. Final eligibility must still be determined by USDA

When a borrower has a rental property it must also be included in the eligibility calculation.

  • Positive net rental income is included in the eligibility income for the household
  • Negative net rental income is counted as zero for eligibility income

Qualifying Income:

The underwriter is responsible for calculating income and approving the loan. Applicants with commission only position’s, or varying amounts of overtime and bonus income may not exhibit enough stable monthly income to qualify. Typically, income of less than 24 months duration should not be included in qualifying income.

  • Salaried Borrowers
    • Pay-stubs covering most recent 30 day period, W-2’s for the previous two years and telephone verification of employment performed by Freedom Mortgage (paystub must show at least 30 days of year-to-date earnings).
    • If overtime, commission, or bonus income is used for qualifying purposes the file must be documented with a two year history of receipt and be expected to continue.
    • Standard VOE, sent directly to the employer, along with the borrower’s most recent paystub.
  • Self-Employed Borrowers
    • Copies of the borrower’s signed individual Federal tax returns that were filed with the IRS for the most recent two years. As an alternative, the Freedom may obtain IRS-issued transcripts of the borrower’s tax returns, as long as the transcripts include the information from all of the applicable schedules. The tax return documentation should be complete and include all appropriate schedules.
    • The self-employed applicant also should submit current documentation of the business’s income and expenses, including any applicable Federal tax returns that were filed with the IRS for the most recent two years as well as year-to-date profit and loss and balance statements.
  • Rental Income
    • Rental income may only be counted for repayment income if the lease has been in place for at least two years. For leases older than two years, count positive net rental income in repayment income and negative net rental income as debt. If rental income is not received for a full two year period then the full PITIA must be used in the debt to income calculation.
    • Rental income calculation – reduce monthly gross income by a 25% vacancy rate, and then the monthly PITI, HOA dues, etc. are subtracted. If positive then include in income if negative include in DTI.

All other income sources refer to USDA guidelines for all income guidelines and documentation requirements

Assets:

  • Assets are not required; however, any assets disclosed must be supported with appropriate documentation
  • Satisfactory explanation and documentation should be provided for large deposits or increases in liquid assets
  • Cash on hand is not acceptable
  • Bank accounts require Verification of Deposit with average 2 month balance, or 2 consecutive months statements dated within 45 days of loan application
  • Earnest money deposit may be considered an asset if deposit is not already reflected in liquid assets
  • Asset amount of retirement accounts is 60% of the vested account balance
  • Gifts must be documented through gift donor letter and establish that gift does not have to be repaid
  • For sale proceeds of real property, provide HUD-1 or equivalent closing statement to indicate the actual amount of cash proceeds realized by the borrower
  • Stocks and bonds must be documented by a statement provide by stockbroker or financial institution managing the portfolio
  • Households with net family assets of greater than $5,000 require that the actual income derived from all net family assets or a percentage of the value of such assets based on the current passbook savings rate be considered when calculating income.

 

 

Kentucky USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan Income Worksheet for 2014


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INCOME ELIGIBILITY CALCULATION WORKSHEET USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan
KENTUCKY INCOME ELIGIBILITY CALCULATION WORKSHEET
USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan

 

 

 

 

 

 
Borrower/s ____________________________________________________________
Date of Calculation__________ Total # household members = _________
State:_________________________ County:______________________________

List all non-exempt household income: (Per §1980.347)
Name of household member receiving the income
Source of income Monthly income from source
(Actual or Average)
X12
Annual income
from source
_________________________________________$___________ X12 $___________
_________________________________________$___________ X12 $___________
_________________________________________$___________ X12 $___________
_________________________________________$___________ X12 $___________
_________________________________________$___________ X12 $___________
_________________________________________$___________ X12 $___________
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Total Gross Household Income $______________ X12 $______________

Total Monthly Total Annual
Deductions from Annual Income: (Per § 1980.348) (Use when gross income is above income limit):
(1) Number of Minors living in household: ___X $480.00 (Under age 18) $_____________
(2) Number of Disabled/Handicapped Adults:___ X $480.00 (18 or over& NOT borrowers) $_____________
(3) Number of full time adult students: ____ X $480.00 (18 or over& NOT borrowers) $_____________
(4) Elderly Family: (borrower or co-borrower over 62) One time deduction of $400.00 $_____________
(5) Annual Child Care Expense $_____________
(6) Medical expenses (Elderly family only. Un-reimbursed >3% gross annual income) $_____________

TOTAL Annual Deductions (Sum of Line 1 thru Line 6) $_____________
Adjusted Gross Annual Household Income (Gross income less deductions) $____________

ADJUSTED COUNTY HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMIT per Rural Development $____________
Kentucky USDA and Rural Housing Income limits are available at:

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/SupportDocuments/KY%20GRH.pdf

DEDUCTIONS FOR CALCULATING  ADJUSTED FAMILY INCOME

Deductions From
Annual Income Deduct For: Do Not Deduct For:__________________________________

$480 for each (A) Minors (under 18 years of age) Applicant/Borrower, Spouse, Foster Children, or member of the Children of Non-family members.
family residing in the household. (B) Adults (18 years of age or older) Applicant/Borrower, Spouse or Non-family members.

(C) Adults (18 years of age or older) Applicant/Borrower, Spouse or Non-family members.
who are full-time students.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

$400 for elderly (D) Head, Spouse or Sole Member who family. is a senior citizen, disabled or handicapped and is the applicant/
borrower.

(E) Two or more unrelated senior Family, if one or more of those living in the house-
citizens, disabled or handicapped hold is not a senior citizen, disabled or handicapped.
persons living together, at least one
is the applicant/borrower.

(F) Survivors of deceased FmHA senior Survivors after remarriage of the deceased borrowers citizen, disabled or handicapped spouse. borrower who occupied the dwelling
at the time of the borrower’s death.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Care of minors 12 years (G) Anticipated expenses to be paid for (a) Amount paid in excess of amount received from of age or foster children care of member of the family to be such employment. or children of non-family gainfully employed. (b) Payments made to dependents of the applicant/ members. borrower.
(H) Anticipated expenses paid for care of
minor(s) to enable a member of the Payments made to dependents of the applicant/
family to further his/her education. borrower.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Aggregate medical (I) Planned general medical and dental Accumulated bills in excess of planned payments for expenses of the house- expenses of an elderly family for the ensuing 12 months. hold in excess of 3% of ensuing 12 months which are not gross annual income. covered by insurance (eg., medicines, medical insurance premiums, costs of nursing care, payment of accumulated medical bills, and cost of full-time nursing or institutional care which cannot be provided in the home).

(J) Reasonable attendant care and auxiliary Cost already deducted for same user member of apparatus and equipment expenses to elderly family. enable any handicapped/disabled
member of a household (not just an elderly family) to be employed.
_________________________________________________

Joel Lobb
Senior  Loan Officer
(NMLS#57916)
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
800 Stone Creek Pkwy, Ste 7,
Louisville, KY 40223
 Fax:     (502) 327-9119
 
 Company ID #1364 | MB73346

 

GUARANTEED HOUSING PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS
GUARANTEED HOUSING PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS