There are several mortgage loans programs for Kentucky Homebuyers that may have had experienced bad credit in the past.
Below is a summary of programs that borrowers can use to get approved for a mortgage loan with bad credit..
FHA loans in Kentucky, FHA will go down to a 500 minimum credit score with at least 10% down payment or 10% equity on a refinance.
If your scores is over 580, then you could use a FHA loan in Kentucky to with just 3.5% down payment or refinance with that much equity.
If it turns out that you have a 620 credit score or higher, you can look at doing an Conventional loan with just 3 to 5% down payment. Typically on conventional loans if your score is below 660, you would need 5% down payment.
If you happen to be a Veteran and qualify for a Kentucky VA loan, you could possibly get approved for a VA loan with no minimum credit score.
In reality, it is very difficult to get for a VA loan with a score below 560 to 580 range, with most VA lenders requiring a 620 credit score.
If you are looking to purchase a home in a rural area, you can look at doing a Kentucky USDA loan because they have no minimum credit score but most lenders will want a 620 to 640 credit score.
Kentucky FHA Loan are your best bet you have a lower fico score or credit score.
FHA loans are good for home buyers with lower credit scores and no much down, or with down payment assistance grants. FHA will allow for grants, gifts, for their 3.5% minimum investment and will go down to a 580 credit score. You can go down to a 500 credit score potentially with a 10% down payment.
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EVO Mortgage911 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Company NMLS ID # 173846
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