Most Kentucky mortgage lenders prefer that each property be 100% complete at the time of closing; however, there are situations that warrant exceptions for escrow holdbacks, such as weather-related circumstances, lack of materials available for finishing, foreclosure sales and short-sales where the seller cannot or will not allow property repairs to be completed prior […]
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Special Funding, for active or non-active duty veterans at a 2 percent interest rate, fixed for 30 years. Operation KY Home – MRB Special Funding Program Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) has $3 million available in MRB, Special Funding, for active or non-active duty veterans at a 2 percent interest rate, fixed for 30 years. This […]
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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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You’ve got great credit, a stable job, low debt, and money in the bank — but just not enough to make a down payment. Fortunately, there are many programs out there designed to give you that dream home with little to no money down. Source: 6 options for buying a home with little […]
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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 most […]
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Financial expert Mark Lamkin explains the best way get your finances in order and start your search. Source: Five strategies for first time home buyers
Which Loan is better for you? Kentucky FHA Loans are good for borrowers who have the following: • Credit scores less than 680. • Less than 5% down payment and no reserves to use. • Borrowers with past foreclosures between 3 and 7 years old. • Borrowers with past short sales between 2 and […]
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Kentucky First Time Home Buyer Programs for 2017 There are basically 5 popular programs that Kentucky Home buyers 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 […]
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We are pleased to provide you with information about Kentucky Housing Corporation’s (KHC) master commissioner sales. These sales typically take place at the county courthouse where the property is located. The listings are arranged by county, according to the county in which the property is located. If you do not see a county listed, […]
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Get Ready Louisville Kentucky First Time Home Buyers. KHC is offer $4 million in funding available with new reservations on or after Thursday, September 1, 2016. This will go super fast so I recommend have a house under contract before that date so you can attempt to secure the $10,0000 Downpayment Assistance Grant. First […]
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