Kentucky USDA Mortgage Guidelines 

Kentucky Rural Housing Mortgage Lender

Homebuyer Benefits for Kentucky Rural Housing Lenders

• No down payment required.
• Buy existing, build new, or refinance current Rural Development loan.
• Finance eligible loan costs up to 100% of the appraised value plus the one-time
upfront guarantee fee.
• Eligible loan costs may include: purchase price, repairs, lenders fees, closing costs,
essential household equipment.
• 30-year fixed rate that is negotiated between the applicant and lender.
• No maximum purchase price limits.
• Gift and grant funds allowed.
• Normal purchase contract time.
Why is the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program a top financing option for homebuyers?
USDA loans offer many advantages such as…
• No down payment so they can keep reserves in the bank for future unexpected costs.
• USDA offers the option to buy existing, build new, or refinance a current Rural Development
loan.
• Borrowers can finance…