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$0 Down, 100% Financing for Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Loans

$0 Down, 100% Financing for Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Loans

 

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Out of Pocket Costs
$0 Down, 100% Financing for Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Loans

 

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Home Qualifications
Single & Multi-Family Rural Homes and Condos that meet FHA Guidelines or Fannie Mae Guidelines

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Competitive Interest Rates
Often Lower than Conventional Loans with lower mortgage insurance requirements than FHA and Fannie Mae.

 

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Flexible Credit Guidelines
640 Credit Score Requirement* Can go lower possibly if the loan meets credit and debt to income ratio requirements. 

 

*Scores below 640 may be eligible via manual underwriting. 

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Eligibility
USDA Defined Rural & Suburban Areas See may below for approved areas in Kentucky for USDA loans. 👇 click on link

https://kentuckyruralhousingusdaloan.blogspot.com/p/usda-property-eligibility-text.html

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Closing Cost Opportunities
Roll Closing Costs into Mortgage and seller can pay for your closing costs and prepaids or if home appraises for more, can lump in the costs to higher appraised value. 



Kentucky USDA Loan Eligibility Requirements


As with any loan, you must meet certain requirements to confirm USDA loan eligibility. To be an eligible candidate for a USDA loan, consider these general requirements:

Be a legal U.S. resident.
Show two years of income history.
Demonstrate a willingness to repay the loan as proven by no late payments or collections within the prior 12 months.
Have an acceptable debt ratio.
Possess an adjusted annual income of no more than 115% above the median income for the area as related to family size.
Be interested in a property in an area certified by USDA loan agreements.


Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a government-backed mortgage?

These mortgage loans are insured by an agency of the federal government, protecting the lender in the event a borrower can’t repay the debt. This significantly reduces the risk to the lender and may make it easier for borrowers to take out a loan by offering more lenient credit guidelines, interest rates, and down payment options.

What’s the difference between Kentucky USDA loans and other types of government-backed mortgage loans like Kentucky FHA loans?

While both are government-backed mortgages, Kentucky USDA loans are run by a different government agency than Kentucky FHA loans and has different application, underwriting, appraisal, lending amount, and mortgage insurance requirements. To be eligible for a Kentucky Rural Housing USDA loan, borrowers must be purchasing or refinancing property in rural areas that the USDA has defined as eligible.

Do I have to be a farmer or rancher to get a Rural Kentucky USDA loan?

No, despite what the name implies. As long as you meet the property and eligibility qualifications for a Rural Kentucky USDA loan, you can apply.

How do I know if a home is eligible for a USDA loan?

You can navigate to the link here👉  Rural Development Kentucky USDA’s eligibility website and type in the exact address of the home you want to purchase to find out if it’s in an approved area.

Are there maximum lending amounts for KY Rural Development USDA mortgage loans?

There are no set loan limits for USDA loans in Kentucky, but the maximum amount is set based on your ability to qualify for a USDA loan based on borrower’s income and work history over the last two years. and debt to income ratios. The max back-end debt ratio on USDA loans is set at 45.9% of a borrower’s gross monthly income while the front-end debt ratio centers around 28% to32% depending on credit score, ratios, assets. 

Do USDA loans require private mortgage insurance (PMI)?

Yes, Kentucky USDA mortgage loans have an upfront funding fee of 1% currently with a monthly mortgage insurance premium of .35%– mortgage insurance is required by the USDA and pays your lender if you default on your loan.

What’s a USDA guarantee fee and annual fee?

These are fees involved during the USDA home loan process. The upfront guarantee fee is normally equal to 1% of the loan amount. It’s usually added to the initial loan amount and paid at closing. The annual fee is normally equal to 0.35% of the loan amount and some is financed into your loan.

 
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Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle
Louisville, KY 40223
Company NMLS ID #1364

Text/call: 502-905-3708
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Kentucky USDA Rural Development Loan Program:

Single Family Housing Guaranteed

The following is a list of the “nuts and bolts” of the Kentucky USDA Rural Development Loan Program:

  • The house has to be located in a Kentucky USDA Rural Development Loan Program: area designated as an USDA eligible area.
  • To determine the USDA approved designated areas, reference the following USDA map instructions:
    • Go the USDA Rural Development Website
    • On the top left hand side, click “Single Family Housing Guaranteed”
    • Click “Accept”
    • Enter the property address to determine if a specific house or general area is located in an USDA eligible area
  • The household income must be moderate as determined by USDA. The USDA Loan evaluates household income, which includes the combined income of all adults living in the household; even if they are not on the mortgage loan. Click here to determine your household income eligibility.
  • If it appears that the household income exceeds the moderate income thresholds established by USDA, do not throw in the towel just yet. USDA allows for deductions for child care and medical expenses as well as for children, students, and elderly members of the household that will be living in the USDA financed property.
  • This is not a farmer’s loan. As a matter of fact, the property cannot have any income producing capabilities, and when the land value of the property exceeds 30% of the appraised value additional requirements must be met.
  • The house has to be in fairly good condition. The appraisal type being utilized is an FHA appraisal, so make sure that there are not any safety related challenges(i.e. missing banisters, peeling paint, exposed electric).
  • This is a true no money down loan program. Or stated differently, you do not need a down payment.
  • While there is a monthly mortgage insurance premium (or prorated portion of an Annual Fee), the cost of the monthly mortgage insurance is 59% less than a comparable FHA Loan. This makes the USDA loan more affordable than an FHA Loan when analyzing down payment requirements and monthly mortgage payments.
  • The seller can pay all closing costs and pre-paids (i.e. escrows). Often the home buyer’s only out-of-pocket cost as part of the purchase transaction is approximately $550 for the appraisal report.
  • If the house appraises for more than the purchase price, the difference can be used to pay for closing costs and pre-paids (i.e. escrows). Only the USDA Loan program allows for closing costs to be rolled on top of the purchase price.
  • USDA has no restriction on whether you are a first time home buyer or move-up home buyer.
  • This loan program is only for primary residence (i.e. no second home or investment properties).
  • You should not own any other functional property; although there are some circumstances under which USDA may waive this requirement.
  • The preferred minimum credit score is 640. However, if you have a documented rent history, no late payments on your credit cards, and no new collections within the last 12 months, a credit score as low as 620 may be considered.
  • All property types including single family homes, town homes, modular, and even condominiums qualify for this loan program. Manufacture homes such as single and doublewides constructed prior to January 1, 2006 do not qualify.
  • There is no maximum mortgage amount, but the house does have to be considered moderate in a size

Who is eligible for a Rural Housing Loan in Kentucky?

Credit Rural Housing Loan in Kentucky Score Requirements for a USDA Loan in Kentucky 

Rural Housing Loan in Kentucky

Kentucky USDA loans are loans offered by the United States Department of Agriculture to those looking to buy homes in rural areas of Kentucky.

There are a few requirements and restrictions associated with this type of loan however, if you are a first time home buyer in Kentucky with a limited income, no down payment and are looking to live in a rural part of Kentucky, this may be a good option for you to purchase a home going no money down and getting a 30 year fixed rate loan.

Income Requirements for USDA Loans in Kentucky

The Rural Housing USDA website provides an income eligibility calculator depending on where you are looking for housing in the state of Kentucky. Because it is a nationally funded loan by the United States Government, the income restrictions will vary county-by-county  but the loan recipient cannot make more than 115% of the median income for the area in which they are applying. There is also a chart you can consult that provides Kentucky USDA county income limits depending on the number of people in your home. Most Kentucky Counties will allow up to $90,200 for a household family of four or less, and up to $119,350 for a household of five. The Northern Kentucky Counties of Kenton, Bracken, Boone, Gallatin, Campbell allow for more. See Chart below

Households with 1-4 members have different limits as households with 5-8. Similarly, applicants living in high-cost counties will have a higher income limit than those living in counties with a more average cost of living.

 Kentucky Score Requirements for a USDA Loan in Kentucky 

Borrowers in Kentucky are required to have a FICO minimum credit score of 581 or higher. However, most USDA lenders will create a credit overlay where they will want a minimum credit score of 640 in order to get a GUS approval. 

If the potential borrower has declared bankruptcy or foreclosure within the last 36 months, they would be ineligible for this type of loan.

If the mortgage was included in the Bankruptcy, sometimes the 36 month hold is ignored and you just have to make sure the property is out of your name before applying for a USDA loan

Can you get a USDA loan in Kentucky with a Previous Bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the bankruptcy must have been discharged at least 3 years prior to becoming eligible for a Kentucky USDA home loan.

Borrowers must be in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy for a minimum of 12 months, with documentation of 12 months of on time payments and a letter of authorization from the bankruptcy trustee authorizing you to enter into new debt.

In order to qualify for a USDA home loan after filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, additional documentation may be requested/required stating that the reason for the Chapter 13 filing was due to extenuating circumstances beyond the borrower’s control, temporary in nature and not likely to re-occur.

Home must be primary Residence.

Recipients must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. non-citizen nationals or Qualified Aliens to apply for this program. They must also agree to use the home as their primary residence and not as a rental property.

The property must be for a family including townhouses, single family homes, condominiums (FHA Approved), new construction or new mobile homes.

What areas of Kentucky Qualify for the USDA Loan Program?

The USDA provides a map of the  where you can apply a USDA loans are eligible in Kentucky. The major metro areas of Jefferson County and Fayette County Kentucky are not eligible for Rural Housing Loans in Kentucky, along with some  parts of Northern Kentucky next to Cincinnati;  parts of Owensboro, Paducah, Bowling Green, Richmond, Frankfort, Winchester, Radcliff,  Hopkinsville and Henderson Kentucky are not eligible.

If you have a property in mind, you can head over to the eligibility map to see if the home you are considering qualifies.

What are the advantages of USDA loans in Kentucky?

For many people in a low to middle-income bracket, saving for a down payment can be difficult. A USDA loan does not require the purchaser to put any money down toward the purchase price of a home. The government insures the loan in this case, should the borrower default, therefore the borrower is required to carry mortgage insurance during the life of the loan. The mortgage insurance for the USDA loan is provided at a more discounted rate than that required by traditional loans.

On USDA loans the mortgage insurance is 1% upfront, called a guarantee fee, and .35% monthly called an annual mortgage insurance fee to USDA.  The beauty of USDA, is that it does not matter if you have a credit score of 640, or a credit score of 740, everyone pays the same premiums, unlike conventional loans. 

They only offer 30 year fixed rates with no prepayment penalty, and usually the rates are very low and compare to FHA rates and much lower than conventional loans. 

USDA loans take on average about 30 days to close, and the appraisal must meet FHA requirements. Home inspections are not required, and only new mobile homes are allowed on this home loan program. 

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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

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Kentucky USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan Income Worksheet for 2014

KENTUCKY RURAL HOUSING INCOME ELIGIBILITY CALCULATION WORKSHEET

Kentucky USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan

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
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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

 

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