How Credit Scores Affect your Kentucky Mortgage Loan Approval Chances


A lot of Kentucky homebuyers are hesitant about having their credit pulled because they think it will go down, whereas in most cases, scores are really the same with most Kentucky mortgage lenders. Below I will try to explain to you what mortgage lenders use for credit qualifying scores and why you may have a different credit score and … Continue reading How Credit Scores Affect your Kentucky Mortgage Loan Approval Chances

Kentucky FHA Loan Requirements


https://kentuckyfhaloan.wordpress.com/2023/10/29/kentucky-fha-mortgage-loan-lender-guidelines-2/?page_id=24371 Kentucky FHA Loan Requirements The requirements for Kentucky FHA loans are set by HUD. Borrowers must have a steady employment history of the last two years within the same industry or line of work. Recent college graduates can use their transcripts to supplant the 2-year work history rule as long as it makes sense. … Continue reading Kentucky FHA Loan Requirements

What is the minimum credit score I need to qualify for a Kentucky FHA, VA, USDA and KHC Conventional mortgage loan?


What is the minimum credit score I need to qualify for a Kentucky FHA, VA, USDA and KHC Conventional mortgage loan?

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

Lenders continue to lower FICO requirements for new homebuyers


  The average agency FICO score for banks is high at 745, compared to 713 at nonbank lending institutions.  Both show FICO requirements are on the way down, but it's more pronounced at the nonbanks. Here's why. Source: Lenders continue to lower FICO requirements for new homebuyers   The nation’s major banks are continuing to … Continue reading Lenders continue to lower FICO requirements for new homebuyers