Buying your first house in Kentucky involves several steps, which can vary depending on the type of loan program you choose. Here's a detailed guide on the steps and requirements for various Kentucky First Time Home Buyer loan programs: 1. Kentucky FHA Loans Credit Score: Minimum credit score typically required is 580 for 3.5% down … Continue reading


Top 4 reasons why mortgage applications are denied 1. Debt-to-income ratio Whether you go through a traditional bank or a mortgage lender, your debt-to-income ratio is one of the most important elements of your mortgage application. This ratio is a simple measure of how much debt you carry expressed as a percentage of the amount … Continue reading

Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will also no longer include medical collection debt under at least $500 on credit reports


The three nationwide credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, announced that effective July 1, 2022, they will no longer include medical debt that was paid after it was sent to collections on consumer credit reports. The companies’ CEOs provided a joint statement on the decision to change their approach to medical collection debt reporting: … Continue reading Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will also no longer include medical collection debt under at least $500 on credit reports

Kentucky Mortgage Terms to Know


Glossary of Mortgage Terms to Know For A Kentucky Mortgage Loan. ACCRUED INTEREST: Accumulated interest since the principal investment that hasnot yet been paid.AMORTIZATION: Paying off debt, principal and interest, with a fixed repayment schedulein regular installments over a fixed period of time.ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE (APR): The annual rate charged for borrowing moneyexpressed as a … Continue reading Kentucky Mortgage Terms to Know

How are collections treated on a Mortgage loan in Kentucky for a FHA and Conventional Loan Approval?


Collection Account Tips for Fannie Mae and FHA Loan in Kentucky. Do they have to be paid to get approved for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan? Collection accounts  on the credit report can sometimes hurt your chances of getting approved for a Kentucky Mortgage loan in Two ways: First, if collections are recent, they may drag … Continue reading How are collections treated on a Mortgage loan in Kentucky for a FHA and Conventional Loan Approval?