Category: Guide to Kentucky VA Loans

Using Your Veterans Benefit to Buy a Home In Kentucky


Probably one of the most talked about GI benefits is the VA Home Loan. You’ve probably heard of it, but have you ever thought of it using it? Learn what it is & how can it help you here.

Using Your Veterans Benefit to Buy a Home In Kentucky

Using Your Veterans Benefit to Buy a Home in Kentucky | 

Probably one of the most talked about GI benefits is the Kentucky VA Home Loan. You’ve probably heard of it, but have you ever thought of it using it? Learn what it is & how can it help you here.

Using Your Veterans Benefit To Buy A Home In Kentucky For Zero Down

May 31, 2019 06:00AM 

Kentucky VA Home Loan Guidelines
Those eligible for VA loans should at least look into taking advantage of this benefit
Probably one of the most talked about GI benefits is the VA Home Loan. You’ve probably heard of it, but have you ever thought of it using it? What is the benefit, how can it help you, and what’s the process?

Experience tells me that in our area, this is an under-utilized tool by many real estate agents and loan officers. Why? Because like anything having to do with the government, there are a few internal twists. But fear not—if you hire an experienced agent and have the right loan officer, you won’t even be aware of these.
What’s the Benefit?
While there are other housing-related programs that will help assist in repairing, retaining, or adapting a personal home, we’re specifically referring to the VA home loan. This type of loan is available through private lenders to service members, veterans, and qualifying surviving spouses. In a nutshell, the VA stands behind the loan, guaranteeing a portion of it, and either eliminating the need for or in lieu of a 20% down payment, as well as costly private mortgage insurance. It can be used to buy, build, or refinance a primary residence.
How Can It Help You?
  • Limited or Zero Down payment for veterans
  • No Mortgage Insurance monthly  (there is a one-time funding fee)
  • Re-Usable & Assumable by other eligible VA Mortgage buyers
  • No minimum credit score
  • Past Bankruptcies and Foreclosure over 2 years you can apply again
  • Can be used in any county of Kentucky with no max loan limit
  • No income limits on how much you can make
  • can refinance up to 100% of the home’s value if it passed the VA Net Tangible Worksheet
  • Very low 30 year fixed rate loans when compared to conventional loans
  • VA loans require termite inspection on all loans.
What’s the Process?
The first question to ask is, do you qualify? If the answer is yes:
  • Get financially pre-qualified by a lender that does VA backed loans, since not all banks do them, it is best to shop around and ask if the lender does a lot of VA loans in Kentucky
  • Obtain your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The lender can help you with this.
  • Find your home
  • Negotiate the terms of your transaction
  • Apply for your loan
  • Closing

Those eligible for Kentucky VA loans, should at least look into taking advantage of this benefit.


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Joel Lobb (NMLS#57916)
Senior  Loan Officer
 
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
10602 Timberwood Circle Suite 3
Louisville, KY 40223
Company ID #1364 | MB73346
 


Text/call 502-905-3708
kentuckyloan@gmail.com

http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
Disclaimer: No statement on this site is a commitment to make a loan. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient equity in the home to meet Loan-to-Value requirements, and final credit approval. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines and are subject to change without notice based on applicant’s eligibility and market conditions. Refinancing an existing loan may result in total finance charges being higher over the life of a loan. Reduction in payments may reflect a longer loan term. Terms of any loan may be subject to payment of points and fees by the applicant  Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS#57916 http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
 
— Some products and services may not be available in all states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. The content in this marketing advertisement has not been approved, reviewed, sponsored or endorsed by any department or government agency. Rates are subject to change and are subject to borrower(s) qualification.

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Joel Lobb

Source: Using Your Veterans Benefit to Buy a Home | Bellingham Bulletin

Kentucky VA loans skyrocket in popularity for first-time home buyers


Service members are far more likely to opt for a Department of Veterans Affairs mortgage than any other type of loan when buying their first home, a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shows. Here’s a look at how much more popular Kentucky VA loans have become for service members in the last decade.

Source: Kentucky VA loans skyrocket in popularity for first-time homebuyers

 

This report uses the term “servicemember” as those who are training for, serving in, or have previously served in the uniformed services, as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 101(a)(5).
2 “[N]early 90% of VA-backed loans are made with no down payment.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2018). Available at https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/.
3 These protections range from VA-provided loan counseling and assistance working with loan servicers, to VA’s authority to force a loan servicing transfer or servicing the loan in-house.
4 The funding fee ranges from 1.25 to 3.3 percent for home purchase loans, depending on veteran status, down-payment size, and first or subsequent use of VA loan benefits. The fee is waived for applicants with a service-connected disability. Other details on VA home loan benefits, costs, and eligibility requirements are available at https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/.
5 This report defines “first-time homebuyer” as individuals who open a new home loan anytime between 2006 and 2016, and do not have a prior home loan tradeline on their credit report as of the first quarter of 2006. This is stricter than the definition used by many first-time homebuyer assistance programs, which include anyone who has not owned a home in the previous three years.
6 These observations are based on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data. “Data Point: 2017 Mortgage Market Activity and Trends”, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (HMDA Report, 2018), Figure 2. Available at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/cfpb-data-point-mortgage-market-activity-and-trends/.

 

Your Complete Guide to the Kentucky VA Loan


The Kentucky VA Loan isn’t just for active duty military. Check out this complete guide to see if you might be eligible to use the Kentucky VA Loan.

Source: Your Complete Guide to the VA Loan

Kentucky VA Mortgage Loan Approval Checklist
Kentucky VA Mortgage Loan Approval Checklist
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You can find more information and how to prove your eligibility on the VA benefits website. The specific service requirements and time periods can be found here.

Unfortunately, the VA loan cannot be used for ANY type of purchase. Like many federally sponsored programs there are very specific requirements to what can be bought with a VA loan.

As defined by the VA, the loan can be used for five types of homes, all of which must be your personal home. The specific VA wording can be found here.

  1. Buy a home or condominium unit in a VA approved project.
  2. Build a Home.
  3. Simultaneously purchase and improve a home.
  4. Improve a home by installing energy-related features or making energy efficient improvements.
  5. Buy a manufactured home and/or lot.

Multi-plex for a VA loan – The VA allows you to buy a single family, duplex (2 units), triplex (3 units) and a quadplex (4 units). The key is that you have to live in one unit, however, you are still allowed to rent the other unit(s) out.

Eligibility for a VA loan
Once you know that you qualify, the next step is to figure out your eligibility. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as it sounds because it’s based on your location. The VA location list to check eligibility can be found here.

Multiple VA Loans
The great thing about the new VA rules is not only are you given a set amount, but you can buy as many houses under the amount of the last local place. You entitlement includes the purchase price AND the funding fee (described below) of your location.

This is the Equation: Current Location Entitlement – Previous Entitlement(s) if you have multiple (Funding Fee included) = amount you have left.

So just because you are “out” in one location in regards to your VA loan eligibility, does not mean you should not have your mortgage broker check your eligibility in the next place you go. It never hurts to ask, you could be missing out on an opportunity!

Financing Above Your VA Loan
The VA loan does allow you to finance above your VA loan amount. The key thing to note is anything above the VA funding amount requires a down payment of 25%. So if you go above your funding amount by 10,000 you will now owe a down payment of $2,500.

VA Funding Fee
The VA funding is the only downside to the VA loan and using it for multiple loans. The VA loan charges a funding fee for all their loans. The rates depends on a couple of different variables so certainly look at this chart to figure out your funding fee.

Waiving of the Funding Fee
If you have a VA disability rating then you should definitely check out this article. I explain all the regulations and how all those fees/other expenses could be waived.

The VA loan is truly an amazing loan. There are so many nuances and great benefits. I highly recommend you find a great mortgage broker who can walk you through all the different possibilities. Did I miss anything regarding the VA loan? What has been your experience?

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


Text/call 502-905-3708
kentuckyloan@gmail.com

http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for a loan, please contact us at 502-905-3708.

Disclaimer: No statement on this site is a commitment to make a loan. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient equity in the home to meet Loan-to-Value requirements, and final credit approval. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines and are subject to change without notice based on applicant’s eligibility and market conditions. Refinancing an existing loan may result in total finance charges being higher over the life of a loan. Reduction in payments may reflect a longer loan term. Terms of any loan may be subject to payment of points and fees by the applicant  Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS#57916http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

— Some products and services may not be available in all states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. The content in this marketing advertisement has not been approved, reviewed, sponsored or endorsed by any department or government agency. Rates are subject to change and are subject to borrower(s) qualification.

Joel Lobb
Mortgage Loan Officer
Individual NMLS ID #57916
 
American Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
 

Text/call:      502-905-3708

fax:            502-327-9119
email:          kentuckyloan@gmail.com