Here’s the question Kentucky veterans ask every January: “What’s the VA loan limit this year?” The honest answer is that for most veterans, there isn’t one — and for the rest, the number that matters in 2026 is $832,750. Which camp you’re in depends entirely on your entitlement.
Full entitlement: no loan limit at all
Since the Blue Water Navy Act took effect in 2020, veterans with full entitlement — meaning you’ve never used a VA loan, or you’ve paid off a prior VA loan and sold the home — have no VA loan limit. The VA guarantees 25% of whatever loan amount your income, credit, and residual income support, with $0 down. A $900,000 loan with nothing down is possible on paper; the constraint is your qualification, not a government cap.
Partial entitlement: where $832,750 comes in
If you currently have an active VA loan, or you lost entitlement through a foreclosure or short sale that wasn’t repaid, the county loan limit re-enters the picture. For every Kentucky county, that’s the 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 (Kentucky has no high-cost counties). The math works like this:
Maximum guaranty = 25% of $832,750 = $208,187
Subtract the entitlement you’re already using — say $100,000 — leaving $108,187
Multiply the remainder by 4: roughly $432,750 is your maximum with zero down
Want to borrow above that with partial entitlement? You put down 25% of the amount over the cap, not 25% of the price — usually a much smaller check than people fear. Because the conforming limit rose $26,250 for 2026, every partial-entitlement veteran in Kentucky picked up about $6,500 of additional guaranty room this year without doing anything.
Funding fee is unchanged for 2026
The VA funding fee schedule carries over: 2.15% for first use with less than 5% down, 3.3% for subsequent use, stepping down to 1.5% with 5% down and 1.25% with 10% down. Veterans receiving service-connected disability compensation, and Purple Heart recipients, remain exempt.
Not sure how much entitlement you have left? Your Certificate of Eligibility answers it, and I can pull it for you in minutes. Call or text Joel Lobb at 502-905-3708 or email kentuckyloan@gmail.com.
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Louisville and Jefferson County KY VA-approved condo guide for Kentucky veterans and real estate agents.
Louisville Kentucky VA Approved Condos for Jefferson County KY
If you are a Kentucky veteran, active-duty service member, or eligible surviving spouse looking at a condominium in Louisville, the first thing to confirm is simple: is the condo project acceptable for VA mortgage financing?
A VA loan can be one of the strongest mortgage programs available because it may allow qualified buyers to purchase with no down payment, no monthly private mortgage insurance, and competitive loan terms. However, condos add one extra layer of due diligence. The condominium project itself must be acceptable for VA financing before the loan can move forward smoothly.
Quick answer: Louisville veterans can use a VA loan to buy a condo in Jefferson County KY, but the condo project should be checked against VA approval records before contract, appraisal, and underwriting deadlines become an issue.
Why VA Condo Approval Matters in Kentucky
Buying a single-family home with a VA loan is usually more straightforward from a property-approval standpoint. Condos are different because the financial health, insurance coverage, ownership structure, legal documents, and management of the condominium project can affect VA eligibility.
That is why Kentucky homebuyers and real estate agents should verify the condo project early. Waiting until after the offer is accepted can create avoidable delays, especially if the condo is not already listed as approved.
VA Loan Benefits for Louisville Condo Buyers
No down payment may be required when the purchase price does not exceed the appraised value and the borrower qualifies.
No monthly private mortgage insurance is required on VA loans.
Seller-paid closing costs and concessions may help reduce cash needed to close.
VA loans may be more forgiving than conventional financing for qualified veterans, depending on credit, income, residual income, and overall risk profile.
VA eligibility can be used more than once, subject to entitlement and VA guidelines.
Before writing an offer on a condo, verify the project using the VA condo report or have your lender check it for you. The official VA condo report can be accessed here: VA Condo Report Search.
The list below is based on the Jefferson County KY VA-approved condo results provided for Louisville-area VA mortgage loan research. Condo approval status should always be re-verified before contract, appraisal, or final loan approval because records can change.
Condo Name
VA Condo ID
Record Type
ANDERSON PARK CONDOMINIUM
000004
Condo
ARBOR CREEK CONDOMINIUMS
H00212
Condo
ARBOR CREEK CONDOS II
H00306
Condo
AUTUMN TRACE CONDOMINIUM
H00282
Condo
BAXTER PLACE CONDOMINIUMS
H00309
Condo
BRADFORD COMMONS CONDO
H00319
Condo
BRADFORD COMMONS CONDOS
000001
Condo
BRITTANY POINTE CONDOMINI
005775
Condo
BROWNSBORO VILLAGE COURT
H00398
Condo
CARRINGTON GREENE COURTYARD
000012
Condo
CHAMBERLAIN SQUARE CONDO
H00614
Condo
COPPERSHIRE CONDOMINIUM
005613
Condo
COTTONWOOD CONDOMINIUM
H00053
Condo
CREEKWOOD TERRACE
H00095
Condo
CRESCENT CONDOS
VAC028
Condo
CROSSINGS @ COOPER CHAPEL
H00155
Condo
DARNELL MANOR CONDOMINIUM
H00368
Condo
DONARD PARK CONDOMINIUMS
000003
Condo
DORSEY HILLS CONDOMINIUM
H00199
Condo
DORSEY VILLAGE
005601
Condo
EAST HAMPTON
H00693
Condo
EVERETT PLACE CONDOMINIUM
005724
Condo
EVERGREEN POINT CONDO
H00637
Condo
FOREST PARK CONDOS
H00096
Condo
FOX HOLLOW CONDOMINIUM
H00634
Condo
GARDENS AT BAY RUN CONDO
H00639
Condo
GLENVIEW EAST
005674
Condo
GRAYSTONE MANOR
H00070
Condo
HARRODS LANDING CONDOMINI
H00464
Condo
HAWTHORNE POINTE CONDOS
H00134
Condo
HIGHWOOD
H00211
Condo
HIKES PARK TOWNHOMES
H00066
Condo
HITE AVENUE GARDENS
005801
Condo
INDIAN RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS
H00358
Condo
LAKEVIEW
VAC010
Condo
MAGNOLIA PLACE
005597
Condo
MANNER POINTE
000013
Condo
MERCANTILE GALLERY LOFTS
000015
Condo
MOSS CREEK CONDOMINIUM
H00294
Condo
PARK CENTRAL
VAC101
Condo
PARK LANE CONDOMINIUM
H00179
Condo
PINNACLE GARDENS
H00111
Condo
REGENCY THREE CONDOMINIUM
005892
Condo
RIVER POINTE PATIO HOMES CONDO
000017
Condo
SALEM SQUARE CONDOMINIUM
H00067
Condo
SHELBY CROSSING CONDOMINI
H00344
Condo
SHELBY CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS
000006
Condo
SOUTH HALL CONDOMINIUMS
005723
Condo
SPRING DRIVE CONDO
005656
Condo
SPRINGS OF GLENMARY
H00217
Condo
SPRINGS OF GLENMARY VLLGE
005612
Condo
ST ANTHONY'S LANDING
H00194
Condo
STONEHENGE CONDO
005602
Condo
SWAN POINTE CONDOMINIUMS
H00586
Condo
THE CLIFF VIEW TERRACE CO
H00587
Condo
THE COTTAGES @ MEADOWVIEW
H00182
Condo
THE FOUNTAINS CONDOMINIUM
H00171
Condo
THE GARDENS OF GLENMARY
H00272
Condo
THE GARDENS OF MONTICELLO
H00609
Condo
THE PARKVIEW CONDOMINIUMS
H00258
Condo
THE VILLAGE @ WILDWOOD
H00088
Condo
THE VILLAGE @INDIAN FALLS
H00143
Condo
THE VILLAGE OF WHITE OAKS
H00531
Condo
THE VILLAS OF STONY FARM
H00288
Condo
THE WOODS OF CRESCENT HIL
H00031
Condo
THE WOODS OF CRESCENT HIL
H00030
Condo
TIMBERWOOD II
000005
Condo
TREIS CONDOMINIUMS
H00058
Condo
VALHALLA VISTA CONDOMINIUMS
000024
Condo
VALLEY FARMS PATIO HOMES
000021
Condo
VILLAGE AT PRESTON CROSSI
H00504
Condo
VILLAGE AT WILDWOOD
H00125
Condo
WEMBERLY HILL GARDEN HOME
VAC143
Condo
WESTPORT GARDENS
000008
Condo
WESTPORT RIDGE CONDO
H00629
Condo
WINDSOR GATE CONDOMINIUM
H00262
Condo
WISTERIA LANDING CONDO
H00535
Condo
WOODMONT
H00156
Condo
WOODRIDGE LAKE PATIO HMS
H00092
Condo
WOODRIDGE LAKE TOWNHOMES
H00093
Condo
WOODS OF ST. ANDREWS
H00139
Condo
WOODSPOINTE
VAC074
Condo
WORTHINGTON GLEN CONDOS
H00162
Condo
WYNDEMERE
H00213
Condo
WYSTERIA LANDING CONDOMIN
H00351
Condo
YORKWOOD CONDO I
VAC013
Condo
YORKWOOD CONDO II
VAC016
Condo
How to Use This VA Condo List
Find the condo project name in the list.
Confirm the condo ID and project status in the VA condo report.
Ask the listing agent or HOA for current condo documentation if needed.
Have the lender verify borrower eligibility, residual income, credit, assets, and occupancy.
Do not order the VA appraisal until the condo eligibility path is clear.
What If the Louisville Condo Is Not on the VA Approved List?
If a condo project is not showing as VA approved, it does not automatically mean the buyer is dead in the water. It does mean the deal needs to be reviewed carefully before you assume VA financing will work. The lender may need to determine whether the project can be submitted for VA review and whether the timeline still works for the buyer, seller, agents, and closing date.
The practical reality is simple: if the condo is already VA approved, the transaction is usually cleaner. If the condo is not already approved, the file may need more documentation, more time, and more cooperation from the HOA or management company.
Important Questions Before a Veteran Writes an Offer on a Condo
Is the condo project currently VA approved?
Does the condo name match exactly in the VA condo report?
Is the project in Jefferson County, Louisville, or another Kentucky county?
Are there pending lawsuits, insurance issues, budget problems, or high delinquency rates?
Will the HOA or management company provide documents quickly?
Does the buyer qualify for the VA loan based on income, credit, residual income, and debts?
Is the unit intended as the buyer’s primary residence?
Topical Kentucky VA Loan Resources
For more Kentucky mortgage guidance, review these related resources:
Need Help Buying a VA-Approved Condo in Louisville KY?
If you are a Kentucky veteran looking at a condo in Louisville or Jefferson County, get the condo checked before you waste time, money, or appraisal fees. I can review the condo project, your VA eligibility, credit, income, and cash-to-close numbers before you write the offer.
Frequently Asked Questions About VA Approved Condos in Louisville KY
Can I buy a condo in Louisville with a VA loan?
Yes. Eligible veterans, service members, and qualifying surviving spouses may use a VA mortgage loan to buy a condo when the borrower qualifies and the condo project is acceptable for VA financing.
Does a Louisville condo have to be VA approved?
The condo project should be checked through VA resources before relying on VA financing. If the project already appears as approved, that can help reduce the risk of loan delays.
Are FHA-approved condos automatically VA approved?
No. FHA condo approval and VA condo approval are not the same. Always verify the project through VA resources before assuming it works for a VA loan.
What are the biggest VA loan benefits for Kentucky condo buyers?
Major VA loan benefits may include no down payment, no monthly private mortgage insurance, competitive loan terms, and limited closing costs. Borrowers must still meet VA and lender requirements.
Who should verify the VA condo status?
The lender should verify the VA condo status early. Real estate agents should also confirm the project name and HOA contact information as soon as the buyer shows interest in a condo.
Joel Lobb, Mortgage Broker – FHA, VA, USDA, KHC, Fannie Mae. EVO Mortgage. Helping Kentucky Homebuyers Since 2001. NMLS #57916 | Company NMLS #1738461.
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For all student loans, whether deferred, in forbearance, or in repayment (not deferred), the lender must use the greater of the following to determine the monthly payment to be used as the borrower’s recurring monthly debt obligation:
1% of the outstanding balance; or
The actual documented payment (documented in the credit report, in documentation obtained from the student loan lender, or in documentation supplied by the borrower).
If the payment currently being made cannot be documented or verified, 1% of the outstanding balance must be used.
Exception: If the actual documented payment is less than 1% of the outstanding balance and it will fully amortize the loan with no payment adjustments, the lender may use the lower, fully-amortizing monthly payment to qualify the borrower.
FHLMC
Use the following:
The payment on the credit report
.5% of the outstanding balance or
The actual documented fully amortizing payment.
FHA
Student loans:
Regardless of the payment status, the mortgagee must use:
The GREATER of:
.5% of the outstanding balance on the loan; or
The monthly payment reported on the credit report; or
The actual documented payment, provided the payment will fully amortize the loan over its term.
For example:
Student loan reporting on credit with a balance of $15,000 and a payment of $55.00. 1% of the balance is greater than the payment reporting, so you would use 1%.
If there is documentation showing a fully amortized payment of $125.00, you could use that payment instead of the 1%.
VA
May be excluded from the borrower’s total monthly obligations with evidence of a minimum of 12 months deferment from date of closing.
If there is no monthly payment reflected on the credit report, a copy of the borrower’s payment letter or promissory note should be used to determine what payment amount to use.
USDA
Fixed payment loans: A fixed payment may be used in the debt ratio when the lender retains documentation to verify the payment is fixed, the interest rate is fixed, and the repayment term is fixed. There must be no future adjustments to the terms of the student loan payments.
Non-Fixed payment loans: Payments for deferred loans, Income Based Repayment (IBR), Graduated, Adjustable, and other types of repayment agreements which are not fixed cannot be used in the total debt ratio calculation. One percent of the loan balance reflected on the credit report must be used as the monthly payment. No additional documentation is required.
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