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What are the eligibility requirements for a VA Loan in Kentucky? Veterans Affairs loan guidelines use two methods of income qualification in Kentucky. The residual income method is the primary method, where it is determined that the borrower has sufficient income to cover daily living costs once housing, taxes, insurance and all other liabilities like credit card and auto payments have been made. Additionally, VA loans use a debt to income ratio (DTI). Using this ratio, the veteran's total debt should not exceed 41% of the veteran's total income. Most lenders will require at least a 580 to 620 credit score for a VA Loan approval. Keep in mind, VA guidelines do not call for a credit score but most lenders institute minimum credit score overlay to protect from buybacks from VA loans if they have too many go into foreclosure How much can I borrow? The maximum Kentucky VA Mortgage amount is determined by: Maximum VA Loan in Kentucky: The largest loan allowed for VA mortgages with zero down is now based on your VA loan entitlement in KY. Please refer to the Kentucky VA Loan Limit chart at the bottom of this page to see your area's limit. Maximum Finance: For purchase transactions, the Maximum VA Loan will be 100% of the lower of the selling price or the appraised value. What will the down payment and closing costs be? No down payment required and closing costs vary from lender to lender and usually is based upon the loan amount, credit score, time to close (lock period) and whether or not you get a par rate or a higher rate with a lender credit to pay some of your closing costs at closing. What property types are allowed for VA Loans in Kentucky? VA Loans may be used to purchase or refinance single-family residences and VA approved condo projects if the property is the veteran's primary residence. Can I do a VA refinance in Kentucky? Three kinds of VA Refinance programs are available for veterans in Kentucky. Rate/Term VA Refinance The Rate/Term VA Refinance can be used to refinance a conventional, FHA or subprime mortgage into a stable, fixed rate VA Loan. VA Cash-Out Refinance A Cash-Out VA Refinance is very beneficial for the veteran who wants to access the equity that they have built up in their home. VA Loans can be used to refinance up to 90% of a home's current value and take cash out for any reason. Streamline Refinance The VA Streamline Refinance is designed to lower the interest rate on a current VA mortgage or convert a current VA adjustable-rate mortgage into a fixed rate. A VA Streamline Refinance Loan can be performed quickly and easily. It requires much less hassle and paperwork than a normal refinance including no appraisal, no qualifying debt ratios and no income verification. How much can I refinance in Kentucky? The maximum amount for an KY VA loan is determined by: Maximum VA Loan in Kentucky: The largest loan allowed for a VA Mortgage varies from county to county. To see what the limit is in the county in which you're interested, visit the following page http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/fo... Joel Lobb Senior Loan Officer (NMLS#57916 text or call my phone: (502) 905-3708 email me at kentuckyloan@gmail.com The view and opinions stated on this website belong solely to the authors, and are intended for informational purposes only. The posted information does not guarantee approval, nor does it comprise full underwriting guidelines. This does not represent being part of a government agency. The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the view of my employer. Not all products or services mentioned on this site may fit all people. NMLS ID# 57916, (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Mortgage loans only offered in Kentucky. All loans and lines are subject to credit approval, verification, and collateral evaluation and are originated by lender. Products and interest rates are subject to change without notice.

Kentucky VA Mortgage Guidelines For Approval

Kentucky Mortgage VA Underwriting




Major changes are as follows, but the documents have been revised throughout so it is recommended that everyone review them

Borrowers using rental income from a non-subject property to qualify need to document a minimum 2 year rental history and 3 months reserves PITI for each rental property (excluding property being vacated and turned into a rental). When no mortgage exists on a rental property, 3 months reserves must still be provided that cover taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and any other fees documented for the property. These reserves cannot come from equity, gift funds, or any loan proceeds.
  • Rental income from boarders can now be used as qualifying income provided
    • A 2 year history of tax returns can be provided showing boarder income generated by the property; AND
    • The use of the property for boarder rental cannot impair the residential nature of the property and cannot exceed 25% of the property's total floor area
  • Alimony, child support, and maintenance require at least 3 years continuance to be considered effective income.
  • For payment plans after a judgment, VA will generally require 12 months of timely payments before credit is considered reestablished. A shorter repayment history may be considered if it can be determined that the borrower addressed the judgment responsibly and began a repayment plan immediately after it was filed. If borrower has missed payments within the last 12 months, they will be ineligible for financing even if the debt is paid in full.
  • For voluntary short sales or deeds-in-lieu where the borrower was current on their payments at the time the property was surrendered, no minimum derogatory credit waiting period will be required.
  • VA's list of required Appraisal Report Contents has been updated and now includes specific photographs required on the appraisal (refer to VA Chapter 11: Topic 3: Appraisal Report Contents for full list).
  • VA Chapter 11: Topic 4: Gross Living Area has been added to provide direction in determining the Gross Living Area of the property.
  • Other sections have been updated to include guideline changes from previous VA Circulars.



KENTUCKY VA MORTGAGE QUALIFYING GUIDELINES





 




Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

Text/call:      502-905-3708
fax:            502-327-9119
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Kentucky VA Mortgage Checklist Documents for Approval




Required for all Borrowers

Pre-Approval Required Documents W-2’s (2 years)

Drivers License

Tax Returns (2 years)

Bank Statements (2 months- all accounts)

Employed Borrowers (with a W-2) Paystubs (totally one month) Retirement Statement (most recent)

*SSI Disability Requirement - SSI Reward Letter

Self-Employed Borrowers

(1099/Schedule C/Schedule S, etc.)

Tax Returns (2 years; Personal and business with statements and schedules)

Retirement Statement (most recent)

*SSI Disability Requirement - SSI Reward Letter


Veteran (VA) Borrowers

Pension Reward letter

Social Security Reward Letter Social Security Card

Retired Borrowers

Social Security Reward Letter & 1099 2 years W-2’s (where applicable) Social Security Card

Retirement Statement (most recent 2 months)

Social Security Income Borrower

VA Benefits Award Letter Social Security Card

Retirement Statement (most recent 2 months)



100% Financing Zero Down Payment Kentucky Mortgage Home Loans for Kentucky First time Home Buyers: Kentucky VA Home Loan Guidelines



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Kentucky VA Home Loan Guidelines


Minimum History of Employment


A minimum of 2 year history in the same industry/line of work is required in most
instances but it’s not a universal rule.
Recent graduates can satisfy the two year requirement by providing proof of
schooling with a degree for the line of work you are now
employed in.
Active duty members do not need a two year history as
long as the minimum service requirement for eligibility
has been met.

Self employed borrowers must always have a two year history of self
employment and must show a two year history of filed tax returns to meet the
24 month requirement.


Income Calculations

If you are salaried, your base income will be used to qualify you for the loan.
However, if you are an hourly employee with varied hours, more than likely, your income will be averaged
over an extended period such as 18 or 24 months depending on the situation.
Overtime, bonuses, commission and part time employment must have a 24 history in order to be included
in the qualifying income. The income will be averaged out over 24 months. Verification of likelihood to
continue will also be required.
Non taxable income can be grossed up to account for the non-taxable status.
Retirement, Disability, alimony and child support income does not require a 2
year history but verification that it will continue for at least 3 years is required in
order for it to be included.


ASSETS


No down payment does not mean no cash needed
As mentioned in the closing cost section, there are fees that will need to be paid as part of your home
purchase or refinance.

You must have sufficient funds to cover any closing costs or fees not paid by the
seller or lender credit.
VA does not require additional cash to cover a certain number or mortgage
payments or unplanned expenses (cash reserves), however, your ability to
accumulate liquid assets and the amount of assets currently available is taken into
consideration in the overall credit worthiness analysis.

Allowable source of funds

Funds for your down payment, closing costs and other expenses can come from:
• Checking/savings accounts
• Investment accounts
• Retirement account
Gift funds from a relative are an allowed source of funds to cover down payment and or closing costs.
The gift will need to be verified and paper trailed via bank statements and a gift letter will need to be signed
by your and the gift donor .

Funds from unsecured loans (signature loans, credit card advances) or funds that can not be documented
are not acceptable source of funds.

Federal regulations require that all deposits into your account be documented.
In the instance of payroll deposits, nothing will need to be done if the deposit shows as a Direct Deposit
from your employer.
All other deposits will need to be explained and documented.


 
Debt to Income Ratios


A debt to income ratios is the percentage of your total debt obligation, including the new estimated
mortgage payment, all debts shown on your credit report, as well as alimony, child support etc, as
compared to your gross qualifying income.
EXAMPLE

The rule of thumb is that your debt to income ratio should not exceed 50% of the usable, gross monthly
income. However, higher percentages can be approved.
In addition to the debt to income ratio requirements, VA also has residual income requirements. VA residual
income looks at how much income is available after all monthly liabilities, including tax withholdings,
utilities and child care, are accounted for.


Residual Income By Region

For loan amounts of $80,000 and above
Family
Size

Northeast Midwest South West
1 $450 $441 $441 $491
2 $755 $738 $738 $823
3 $909 $889 $889 $990
4 $1025 $1033 $1033 $1117
5 $1062 $1039 $1039 $1158
over 5 Add $80 for each additional member up to a family of

seven
2400/5000= 48%

Deferred student loans

If student loan repayments are scheduled to
begin within 12 months of the date of loan
closing, the anticipated monthly payment will
be included.
If you are able to provide evidence that the
loan(s) will be deferred for a period outside
that time frame, the payment will not be
included.
Qualifying income: $5000
New mortgage payment: $2000
All other obligations: $400

Monthly debt payments
The payments shown on
your credit report will be
used to qualify you. If the
payments are incorrect,
you will be asked to
provide proof of the correct
payment.

Co-signed loans

If you co-signed for someone on a loan and
that loan is showing on your credit report, the
payment will be included in the ratios unless
you are able to provide evidence that the other
person on that loan has been making the
monthly payments from an account that you
are NOT a co-owner on.

Alimony/child support

You will be expected to
truthfully declare that
you pay alimony or child
support. You will be asked
to provide your divorce
decree and/or child support
order to verify the amounts.


Non-purchasing spouse

You should be aware that if you purchasing a home
in a community property state such as California
and are married, your spouse’s credit report will be
required. His/her debts will be included in the ratio
calculations even if he/she is not going to be on the
purchase or loan.


Documentation Checklist

The following is a general list of documentation required for a home loan application.

Not all items will apply to your situation

CREDIT / IDENTIFICATION/ ELIGIBILITY
F Copy of driver’s license or other photo I.D.
F Copy of divorce decree
F Copy of bankruptcy papers, including all schedules and discharge, and credit explanation letter for
reason for bankruptcy.
F Letter of explanation on any late payments, collections, charge off’s or derogatory credit
F Letter of explanation for all recent credit inquiries
F DD214 if not active duty or Statement of service if active duty
EMPLOYMENT/INCOME
F Pay stubs (LES) for the most recent 30 days available
F W-2's for the previous two years
F Federal tax returns for the previous two years. All pages and schedules must be included
F If self-employed, provide all pages and schedules of last two years’ business tax returns and
corporate K-1's
F Award letter for Social Security benefits, disability or Pension
F Proof of receipt of child support, alimony or any other non-employment source of income
ASSETS
F Provide ALL pages of most recent 2 months’ statements for all accounts; including all checking, savings,
stocks, IRA, 401k, etc. The statements must show your name, account number and the name of the
banking institution. Any non-payroll deposits will have to be explained and documented.
F If funds to close will come from a gift, complete the gift letter (will be provided to you) and the following:
F From the donor - bank statements showing the funds in the donor's account and a copy of the check
from the donor's account
F From you - a copy of the deposit slip showing the gift check deposited into your account
F If funds to close are from sale of home
F Estimated closing statement showing anticipated proceeds
F Copy of final closing statement and deposit slip showing proceeds deposited into bank account
PROPERTY
F Select your insurance agent and provide agent's name, address, and phone number
F If refinance, or if you will be retaining your current home or own other property
F Current mortgage statement
F Copy of insurance declaration page
F If you’re currently renting, provide your Landlord’s name, phone number and address.
F 12 months canceled rent checks will be necessary for private landlords. If you live with a family member,
letter stating you live rent-free will be required


When can you get a VA Mortgage again after a foreclosure or short sale?

Foreclosure, Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure, and short sales:

Kentucky VA Mortgage Guidelines for getting a VA mortgage after a foreclosure or Short Sale?

See guidelines below:

VA
  • Follows guidelines provided for bankruptcies filed under straight liquidation (Chapter 7)
  • 2 years from transfer date on Commissioner’s or Transfer deed 
  • If the bankruptcy was discharged within 1 to 2 years, it is probably not possible to determine that the applicant is a satisfactory credit risk unless both of the following requirements are met
  1. The applicant has obtained credit subsequent to the bankruptcy and has made satisfactory payments over a continued period of time, and 
  2. The bankruptcy was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the applicant such as unemployment, prolonged strikes, medical bills not covered by insurance and the circumstances are verified.   Divorce is not viewed as a circumstance beyond the applicants control
  •  If the foreclosure or Deed-in-Lieu of a Foreclosure was on a VA loan, the applicant may not have full entitlement.  Information on entitlement not restored and remaining entitlement available can only be determined by borrower’s COE (Certificate of Eligibility)


VA loans are for veterans and active duty military personnel. The loan requires no down payment and no monthly mi premiums, saving you on the monthly payment. It does have an funding fee like USDA, but it is higher starting at 2% for first time use, and 3% for second time use. The funding fee is financed into the loan, so it is not something you have to pay upfront out of pocket.
VA loans can be made anywhere, unlike the USDA restrictions, and there is no income household limit and the max loan is $453,000 in Kentucky
Most VA lenders I work with will want a 580 credit score.
VA requires 2 years removed from bankruptcy or foreclosure.




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Senior  Loan Officer

American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
Louisville, KY 40223
Company ID #1364 MB73346


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Kentucky VA loans

Active members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a number of special financial programs. One of them is access to special programs designed to make it easier to become a homeowner.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs doesn’t make loans directly, but it offers an array of financial perks to borrowers – perks that can save huge amounts of money on the home buying process. VA housing programs are available to active duty service members and veterans, and also to certain eligible surviving spouses.
Here are just a few ways a VA loan can save you money.
1. You Can Buy a Home with No Money Down
A standard, 30-year mortgage loan typically requires a borrower to make a 20 percent down payment toward the purchase price. A VA loan requires no down payment.
2. They Are Less Expensive Than Conventional Loans on 100% Financing
Because they carry reduced risk for lenders, interest rates are lower sometimes on VA loans versus Conventional loans sold to Fannie Mae in the Secondary Market for Mortgages.. 
3. It’s Easier to Qualify Going No Money Down with VA loans.
The VA guarantees a portion of a veteran's mortgage to make qualifying for loans with favorable terms easier. The entitlement, as the guarantee is called in industry jargon, is the dollar amount the VA promises to repay a lender in the event the borrower defaults. The basic, or primary, entitlement is currently $36,000, but there is more available for expensive homes in regions with a higher cost of living.
4. No Monthly Mortgage Insurance Required
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and conventional loans with less than 20 percent down require monthly mortgage insurance, but VA loans do not have a monthly mortgage insurance premium. 
There are limits on loan-related closing costs for buyers using VA loans. Sellers can pay all of the buyer’s costs and up to 4 percent in concessions. These concessionaire can go towards items such as paying off debts to qualify and not just typical closing costs and prepaid items.
6. No Early Payment Penalties
If you want to pay off your VA loan early and save on interest, there is no charge, as there is on some mortgages.
7. Aid to Those Facing Foreclosure
If a homeowner defaults on a VA loan, the VA has financial intervention programs available to help owners work with lenders and avoid foreclosure.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR KENTUCKY VA MORTGAGE LOANS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR KENTUCKY VA MORTGAGE LOANS





What Does Having Basic Entitlement of $36,000 Mean?
The $36,000 does not represent the maximum loan amount you can obtain through the VA Home Loan Program. The figure merely provides evidence to your lender that you have full VA entitlement.
With this entitlement and underwriter approval, you can obtain a loan in an amount up to $417,000; some high cost counties have even higher limits.
I Now Have My COE, What Do I Do Next?
 Contact any VA approved lender and start the loan process. Do note that the COE does not guarantee you a VA loan; you still must qualify based upon your income and credit.
How Do I Apply For a Loan?
VA does not do any direct lending, and as such VA does not accept loan applications from veterans. You must contact a VA approved lender in order to apply for a VA loan. For more information about VA loans, visit www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/.
What is the VA Interest Rate?
VA does not establish interest rates or closing costs for VA loans. Rates are negotiable between you and your lender. It is advisable to obtain quotes from at least three different lenders.
What is the Minimum Credit Score Required for a VA loan?
VA has no minimum credit score requirement. However, the lender you choose to do business with may have such a requirement.
What Types of Property Does My COE Cover?
The VA Home Loan program guarantees loans for real property that is to be used by the veteran as a primary residence. The program does not cover vacation homes, vacant land, multiplexes in excess of four units, motorhomes, small business loans, or commercial buildings.
Can I Use My VA Entitlement to Refinance?
Yes. You can refinance any type of loan on your property using your VA entitlement.
Why Does My COE Reflect a Paid-in-Full Loan With No Restoration of Entitlement?
In order for entitlement to be restored, the prior VA loan must be paid in full and the property disposed of. If you no longer own the property, please state as such on your application form 26- 1880 and resubmit. Do note that you can obtain a restoration of entitlement without disposing of the property when the loan is paid in full on a one time basis
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