What credit score do you need for a mortgage?


What credit score do you need for a mortgage in Kentucky for FHA, VA, USDA and Fannie Mae Home Loans?

How to qualify for a Kentucky FHA loan


To be eligible for a Kentucky FHA loan, Kentucky mortgage borrowers must meet the following lending guidelines: Have a FICO score of 500 to 579 with 10 percent down, or a FICO score of 580 or higher with 3.5 percent down. Have verifiable employment history for the last two years. Have verifiable income through pay … Continue reading How to qualify for a Kentucky FHA loan

Which Credit Score is used for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan Approval?


Credit score used for a Kentucky Mortgage Loan Approval for FHA, VA, USDA Rural Housing, KHC Down payment assistance FAnnie Mae

Effective on 9/18/21, Fannie Mae announced that their Automated Underwriting System will now take an AVERAGE of the two scores for qualifying


Fannie Mae announced that their Automated Underwriting System will now take an AVERAGE of the two scores for qualifying Do you and your partner have very different credit scores? Great news! You may have access to more loan program options than you thought! Here's the deal... All lenders pull FICO scores from each of the … Continue reading Effective on 9/18/21, Fannie Mae announced that their Automated Underwriting System will now take an AVERAGE of the two scores for qualifying

Kentucky Home Loan Program Requirements for FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage loans.


FHA Minimum credit score580 AUS Approved580 ManualNon-Credit Qualifying Streamline refinances allowedGift funds allowed for down payment and closing costsCash out 80% LTV VA Minimum credit score600 AUS approved620 manualCash-out up to 90% LTVForeclosure/Short Sale/Bankruptcy <2 years allowed with AUS Approval USDA Minimum credit score: 620100% maximum LTVManual UnderwritesNo maximum loan amountUSDA Streamlined, Streamlined-Assist, and Rate/Term refinances allowed CONVENTIONAL Minimum … Continue reading Kentucky Home Loan Program Requirements for FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage loans.