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​Secondary Market Eligibility

To qualify for a Secondary Market KHC loan, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet Secondary Mark​et Income​ Limits for your county.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, other national or qualified alien person
  • Have a minimum credit score of 620.
  • Be a first-time or repeat homebuyer.

Property Eligibility

The home you wish to purchase must meet the following guidelines.

  • Borrower must occupy the home within 60 days of closing and for duration of loan.
  • New or previously occupied detached, single-family home.
  • New or previously occupied condominium, townhouse, or attached unit in a planned unit development.
    • Check with lender for eligible condominiums.
  • New or previously occupied manufactured housing, single or double wide, permanently affixed to the foundation and taxed as real estate
    • ​Must meet loan type's foundation requirements.
  • ​The property purchased must be in Kentucky.​

Purchase Price Limitations

Secondary Market First Mortgage Programs and KHC's Homebuyer Tax Credit

Secondary Market New and Existing Homes................$349,525

KHC's Homebuyer Tax Credit.......................................$349,525​

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