Category Archives: Common Questions from Kentucky First-time Homebuyers

December 24, 2018
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How do Student Loans Affect Your Chances of getting approved for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan?

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2019 Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Loan Programs

Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Loan

Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Questions to Ask Your Lender?

Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Questions to Ask Your Lender? ∘ What kind of credit score do I need to qualify for different first time home buyer loans in Kentucky? Answer. Most lenders will wants a middle credit score of 640 for KY First Time Home Buyers looking to go no money down. The two […]
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2019 Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Loan Programs

Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Loan

Kentucky Home Buyers. Purchase a Home No Money Down.

Kentucky Home Buyers Program Summary below use to purchase their first home. Conventional Loan • At least 3%-5% down • Closing costs will vary on which rate you choose and the lender. Typically the higher the rate, the lesser closing costs due to the lender giving you a lender credit back […]
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What kind of income is allowed and needed for a FHA, VA, USDA and Fannie Mae Mortgage Loan Approval in Kentucky?

Income and your job history plays a significant role when applying for a mortgage loan and getting approved for one for Kentucky Homebuyers . Mortgage Underwriters from FHA, VA, USDA and Fannie Mae must follow both Fannie Mae and agency guidelines when it comes to documenting and calculating qualifying income for a loan transaction. Income guidelines […]
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What is the minimum credit score I need to qualify for a Kentucky FHA, VA, USDA and KHC Conventional mortgage loan in 2019?

What is the minimum credit score I need to qualify for a Kentucky mortgage currently in 2019? Question: What is the current minimum credit scores needed to qualify for a Kentucky mortgage Loan in 2019? Answer: The minimum credit score needed to qualify for a Kentucky mortgage depends on the type of loan program you are looking […]
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Fannie Mae Mortgage Student Loan Solutions Frequently Asked Questions

Fannie Mae Student Loan Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Listed below are common questions about Fannie Mae’s Student Loan Solutions. Q1. How does Fannie Mae anticipate Student Loan Solutions will benefit borrowers? Forty-four million Americans today have student loan debt; seven in 10 graduates of public and nonprofit colleges in 2015 had student loan debt; […]
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Guidelines Changes on Student Loans for Conventional Fannie Mae, USDA, FHA, and VA Mortgage loans in Kentucky for 2019

For Kentucky Home Buyers using Fannie Mae or Conventional Loans that have student loans reporting a payment on the credit report, we can now use the payment reporting on the credit report even if it is income-based repayment plan. FHA and USDA still will use 1% if the student loans are IBR, but Fannie Mae […]
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2019 Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance

2019 Kentucky First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance for Kentucky First Time Home Buyers for $4500 to $6000 Kentucky Housing DAP Funds Here are action steps you can take right now to buy a home in Kentucky in 2019 1. Focus on your credit score FICO credit scores are among the most frequently used credit scores, and […]
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Customer Testimonials

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We just moved here the first of January in 2017 from Ohio to the Louisville, KY area and we found Joel’s website online. He was quick to respond to us and got back the same day on our loan approval. He was very knowledgeable about the local market and kept us up-to date throughout the loan process and was a pleasure to meet at closing. Would recommend his services.

Angela Forsythe

“We were searching online for mortgage companies in Louisville, Ky locally to deal with and found Joel’s website, and it was a godsend. He was great to work with, and delivered on everything he said he would do. I ended up referring my co-worker at UPS, and she was very pleased with his service and rates too. Would definitely vouch for him.” September 2016

Monica Leinhardt

“We contacted Joel back in July 2011 to refinance our Mortgage and he was great to work with. We contacted several lenders locally and online, and most where taking almost 60 days to close a refinance, Joel got it done in 23 days start to finish,I would definitely recommend him. He got us 3.75% with just $900 in closing costs on our FHA Streamline loan.

Kayle Griffin

“Joel is one of the best Mortgage Brokers I have ever worked with in my sixteen years in the real estate and mortgage business.” May 25, 2010

Tim Beck

“Joel has always worked very hard to keep his word and to work out seasonable solutions to difficult problems. He is truly an expert in FHA and other type loans.” September 1, 2010

Nancy Nalley

“I have worked with Joel since 1998. He is a great loan professional.” I refer most of my Louisville, Kentucky area home buyers to him and he always take special care of them. August 23, 2012

Jon ClarK

“Joel Lobb is a real professional in the lending industry, with many years of experience, he is the one to go to for any mortgage lending needs.” August 22, 2011

RICHARD VOLZ , Residential Sales , Remax Foursquare Realty

“When looking to purchase our new home in 2006, I had the pleasure of meeting Joel Lobb. Not only was he personable and easy to reach, he was extremely knowledgable in his field and made sure to find us the best rate and a top notch mortgage company. We were able to complete the process in less than 3 weeks with his expertise. I find Joel to have the utmost high integrity and I recommend him to anyone who say’s they are need of mortgage assistance. He is also fantastic and keeping everyone up to date on the latest in the housing industry through his twitter posts. He provided great results for our family and we still communicate to this day!” August 21, 2010

Stacie Drake

“We first use Joel on our new home purchase in 2007 in St Matthews, Kentucky area and he was great to work with. We have since refinanced our home with him in 2010 when rates got really low and he has always delivered on what he says. I could not imagine using anyone else.”

Melody Glasscock March 2014

Absolutely Amazing!! I emailed Joel after I had just got a denial from a bank and just thought i would try to get some advice on what my next steps would be to get a house. I honestly didn’t expect to even get a reply because my credit is not great. That was about a week and a half ago. I just signed a contract on a house last night. ONLY because of Joel Lobb. He even worked with us throughout the weekend, which shocked me. Best decision I have ever made. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WORKING WITH US THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS.

Cee Bellisle August 2018

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Contacted him about buying a home and he was great to work with. I was moving to Louisville Ky to take a new job and he walked me through the entire process. He explained to me all the different options for FHA, VA, USDA mortgage loans and credit score requirements versus Fannie Mae. Since I was a first time home buyer I needed alot of help and guidance. I would definitely recommend him. Fast to respond and available to answer questions that I or my realtor had after hours.

Anderson Johnson April, 2018

We moved from Michigan to Northern Kentucky area and we were really impressed. We got a USDA loan no money down and closed in less than 3.5 weeks. We shopped around online with other lenders but Joel was always first to respond and his rates were just a little better than other lenders. He kept us informed through the process along with our realtor and there was absolutely no surprises like we heard from other co-workers and friends that they experienced in their loan process. We have already referred another co-worker to Joel . He’s AWESOME!

Patty Kingston July 2018

Wow, what a great loan officer. I was referred to him by our agent and he was great to work with. We used him for a USDA no money down loan in Shelby County and we were really impressed. We were afraid we could not buy a home since we did not have money saved for a down payment, but Joe l was able to get us a zero down loan and we even got our appraisal fee and good faith deposit back at closing. We actually got money back at closing!!! I Can’t think him enough. Our family moved from our apartment in the south end of town to get our own home with 5 acres for our kids and 2 dogs, at a payment that is equal to our rent payment also. .Thanks Again Joel. May god bless you

Patty Locker

We contacted Joel about buying a house on our move from Ohio for my husband’s job transfer with Ford. We put a lot of trust in him since we were new to the area and first time home buyers in the Louisville KY market, and he always delivered on what he said. It took us a while to find a home due to the lack of homes, but once we got one, he was always quick to respond our questions via text or email ,and kept us informed through the process. We got to meet him at the closing and he was super nice and even got us a closing gift for our home which we didn’t expect at all. Super nice guy 😀!!! I would definitely recommend him for a local Home loan in the Louisville area.

pam dolby

I got a VA loan with Joel and he was great. He is an ex-army guy so he could relate to my past experiences of being a veteran and moving around the country a lot. I had some credit issues that required a little extra work but Joel was able to find A VA lender to approve my situation as far as having past bad credit problems and a lower credit score. We closed yesterday on our home here in Louisville and we could not be happier. We finally have a home of our own thanks to Joel . I would definitely recommend him for a mortgage loan. Great experience and closed 8 days before expected close date so we were able to move in early.

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I contacted Joel about the $10,000 KY Housing Grant last month and we were able to get it and I just closed on my home. He was great to work with and if you are a first time home buyer here in Louisville, I would definitely contact him. I met him at his office and he was very nice and knowledgeable and kept me informed through the process. No surprises either so I was very happy. I am new homeowner thanks to Joel .

Betty parsons

A little about me

As a life-long Kentucky resident, I have helped over 579 Kentucky families buy or refinance their home over the last 17 years. You can trust me for your next mortgage loan. I deliver on what I say and I will give you honest, up-front personal attention you deserve for your home loan. I have several advantages over the big- mega banks in town. First, I can shop your loan thru different mortgage companies across the country to get you the best deal out there, whereas most banks will offer offer you there one and only deal. I have access to over 15 different mortgage companies to broker your loan thru. My rates and fees are just as good or better than local banks and you will not get lost in the shuffle like most borrowers do at the mega banks; your just not a number at our company, you are a person and we will treat you like one throughout the entire process. Free pre-approvals within 2 hours and get your loan closed within 15 days. Give us a try or let us compare what you have now. Call me or text me locally anywhere in KY at 502-905-3708; this is my personal cell phone and I carry it on me at all times. Free credit reports and approvals.