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Collections and Rural Housing USDA Mortgage Loan Approvals.

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Underwriting must follow (GUS) Guaranteed Underwriting System Automated Findings  to determine if a collection account must be paid. Typically GUS will require the following: If the credit report show a cumulative balance of $2,000 or more for collection accounts: The debt(s) must be paid in full prior to or at closing, or Payment arrangements must be made with the creditor and the monthly payment included in the DTI, or A monthly payment of 5% of the outstanding balances of each collection must be included in the borrower’s DTI. While all collections required by GUS must be paid, RHS grants the lender/underwriter the authority to require any collection (whether GUS recommended or not) to be paid prior to or at close.  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   ...

How to qualify for a mortgage loan while in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy:

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Here is a brief summary on getting a mortgage loan while in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy:   You must have 12 payments paid into the Chapter 13 before you can apply for a mortgage loan.   The payments must be made on time for last 12 months or after 12 months if you have been in longer, so no late payments to the Chapter 13 while in it.    You have to ask permission from the courts to seek a mortgage loan. They usually grants this. I have never not seen them grant it.   You have to qualify with the new house payment along with Chapter 13 payments and other debts listed on credit report. Debt to income ratios usually center around 31 and 43% respectively, meaning the new house payment should not be more than 31% of your gross monthly income and your total house payment and debts listed on credit report along with Chapter 13 payment should not be more than 43% of your total gross monthly income.    Credit scores: Most FHA lenders I work wi...

Kentucky USDA Income Limits as of 06/13/2018

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For Kentucky USDA Rural Housing Loans, the income limits have increased by about 5%. For a family of one to four people, USDA Rural Housing Kentucky County  income limits are around $82,700 depending on the county. For a family of over five people, income limits are around $109,150. The USDA Rural Development (RD) home loan program helps individuals achieve home ownership in small towns or rural areas. The program is open to home buyers whose annual income does not exceed the USDA’s income limits. The best part of the USDA RD Loan? It doesn’t require a down payment! That’s right, this is a true 100% financing home loan. With the recent increase in income limits, even more families will now be able to qualify for a USDA home loan. Want to see if you qualify for a Kentucky USDA Home Loan?  Apply today for a Rural Housing Loan in Kentucky for 2018! Kentucky  USDA Income Limits as of 06/13/2018 USDA income lim...

Kentucky Rural Development Home Mortgage Loans Guidelines for 2018 Updated

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Terms/Product   Fixed: 30 Yr. only Underwriting    All loans are run through GUS (Guaranteed Underwriting System). Must be located in an eligible location http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/ Accept/Eligible and  Manual underwriting allowed on an exception basis. Technically a manual underwrite is considered an exception.  USDA files cannot have multiple exceptions when a file has to receive a manual underwrite.  All USDA files will need 2 months bank statements regardless if funds are needed or not needed for closing. Credit Score   600 - Lower of 2 or Middle of 3 repositories. (580-599 exception only)  640 and below credit scores require a manual underwrite. (GUS will not approve 640 and below) Down Payment  No minimum down payment required- but asset verification is still required Seller Assist  Maximum 6% of sales price DAP Assistance  Borrowers who choose to make a down payment may use a Governm...