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Kentucky Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program


Kentucky SFH Origination Updates for USDA Loans Kentucky

Kentucky Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program

 

October 11, 2012

FY 2013 Funds Available!

Funding for Kentucky Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan program is now available for fiscal year (FY) 2013.  The funding received is based on a Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2013 (H.J. Res. 117).

Loans that were issued Conditional Commitments “subject to” commitment authority will be obligated on the Agency’s Guaranteed Loan System (GLS).

If the loan has closed, the lender may submit their request for Loan Note Guarantee, together with their closing package.  Ensure the lender certification on Form RD 1980-18 “Conditional Commitment for Single Family Housing Loan Guarantee” is dated on or after the obligation date provided by Rural Development.

HOA’s: The rules and regulations you need to know


Greater Louisville Association of Realtors's avatarGreater Louisville Association of REALTORS

The key task of a homeowners’ association (HOA) is to protect its members and protect their property values. If you’re planning to buy a home that features a HOA, knowing the rules and regulations is vital before purchase.  

CC&R
The CC&R is short for Codes, Covenants and Restrictions, which are essentially the basic framework for the HOA. Attorneys usually craft these documents, but since each HOA needs vary, the language is intentionally vague, according to Realty Times. This allows those in charge of the HOA to work together to determine the rules of their complex.

The Board
A HOA is typically run by a volunteer board of directors who are elected by the members of the HOA. It is this board’s obligation to enforce the rules set forth in the CC&R and the rule book limits their powers. Some of their basic duties include collecting HOA dues, enforcing code violations…

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KENTUCKY RURAL DEVELOPMENT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE


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Logo of the USDA Rural Development office, part of the Department of Agriculture. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

KENTUCKY RURAL DEVELOPMENT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

100% * NO MONEY DOWN LOAN and LOW  “MI” * Seller Can Pay All CC’s
GENERAL INFO
• 29% PITI, 41% TD ratios
• (waivers allowed with good credit)
• Debts with 6 months or more owed will be
counted
• Property must be located in eligible RD areas
Land value cannot exceed 30% of total value
• In-ground swimming pools may be approved with
waiver
• No substandard homes
• No existing manufactured homes
• CAIVRS number(s) needed
ELIGIBILITY
• First time homebuyer not a requirement
• Income must be within RD limits
• Income must be adequate and stable
• Adequate ability to repay the loan
• Acceptable credit history
• Be without an adequate dwelling
• Cannot obtain conventional financing
• Citizen or permanent resident alien
• Owner occupied
• Legal capacity to incur debt
• Bankruptcy OK if discharged for 36 months
INCOME ELIGIBILITY
• All household income counted
• Overtime, bonuses, and commissions count, if
supported by history
• Child support counts –may be grossed up 25%
• Self-employment – (use IRS net income) – 2 year
history plus current information needed
• Same job or line of work for past 12 months
(some exceptions allowed)
• Written verification of SS, SSI, etc.
• Degree or certification can substitute for job time
• All income must be verified
GROSS INCOME DEDUCTIONS/ADJUSTMENTS
• $480 for each child under 18
• Over 18 counts if full time student living at home
• Actual child care expenses for children 12 or
younger if parents work or attend school
• $400 for applicant or co-applicant if disabled or
elderly
• Medical deductions may be considered for
disabled or elderly applicants (above 3% of gross
income
KEY POINTS
• No Down Payment
• 100% Guaranteed financing
•  LOW  MONTHLY “MI”  of .40 basis points . Much lower than FHA which is 1.25% basis points. —Almost $100 cheaper on Kentucky RHS loan vs FHA loan, plus no 3.5% down payment needed like FHA requires.
• Terms—30 year fixed
• Guarantee fee of 2% of loan amount
• Refinance Fee 2.0 % of loan amount
• Appraised values can be exceeded by amount of
guarantee fee—up to 102% LTV
• Streamlined credit documentation with FICO of
640 or higher
• Unlimited Gifts or Seller Contributions
• Down-payments accepted up to 19%
• Guarantee Fee is fully Tax Deductible in the year
it is paid
• No Loan Limit (Ratio Determined)
• Partner with other Funding Sources
• AUS System – GUS – Being Developed
• Regular Program updates
• Monthly Newsletter by email
EXISTING DWELLINGS
• Satisfactory appraisal
• Thermal certification NOT required
• Well test
• Septic system certification
• Termite letter
NEW CONSTRUCTION
• Satisfactory appraisal
• Thermal certification
• Plan certification
• One year warranty on footings, framing, and final
inspection
• Termite Soil Treatment Certificate
• Well test
LOAN PURPOSES
• Purchase New
– Stick or Modular
– Manufactured (from approved dealer)
• Purchase Existing
• Stick or Modular
• Repairs/Rehab
• Refinance
• RD Direct Loans
• RD Guaranteed Loan
• Typical Loan Closing Costs
USDA Rural Development

RD PROGRAM – WEBSITES

Eligibility Website:
http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/sfh/sfh%20guaranteed%20loan%20in
come%20limits.htm

KY “MAPS”: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ky/maps.htm
http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do


Home Affordability Sinks For The First Time In 12 Months


Jason Oelrich, CPA, CMPS, CDLP - NMLS ID# 22095's avatarReal Estate Finance Insights

Home Affordability Index 2012 Q2Rising home prices are taking a toll on today’s home buyers. For the first time in 4 quarters — and despite falling mortgage rates — home affordability is sinking. 

Earlier this week, the National Association of Home Builders reported the Home Opportunity Index, a measure of home affordability, down to 73.8 for the second quarter of the year. This marks the metric’s first “down” quarter since the second quarter of 2011, and is its lowest reading since December 2010.

A home is considered “affordable” when its payments meet standard mortgage underwriting criteria for families earning the local median income. This definition is used for homes across all U.S. markets — including for homes in Seattle.

73.8% of homes sold last quarter were affordable to households earning the national median income of $65,000. This is the 13th straight quarter dating back to 2009 that the index surpassed 70. Prior to 2009, the…

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