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KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program

KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Statewide, Kentucky, administered by Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC).

Last verified Source: Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC)

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Minimum 660
  • Requires Fannie Mae DU Community Lending 'HFA Preferred'; SFC 782/741; AUS Approve/Eligible. Standard coverage MI. Rate as of June 2026: 6.500% (<=$300k)/6.750% (>$300k).
  • A home in Kentucky

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $566,354 price cap

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Where it applies

Kentucky’s homes

  • 67.5% single-family
  • 2.9% townhouse
  • 7.1% 2–4 units
  • 11.7% 5+ units
  • 10.8% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$205,600

Kentucky median home value

47.1%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.

How to apply

  1. Contact Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through KHC PowerLender (Mon-Fri 10a-9p), and are subject to availability.

  2. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program?

KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Statewide, Kentucky, administered by Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC). KHC's Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) is a 30-year fixed conventional mortgage via Secondary Market, underwritten through Fannie Mae DU. Same structure as HFA Preferred but with standard-coverage MI and higher Secondary Market income limits, serving moderate-to-middle income buyers above the 80% AMI cap. No minimum borrower contribution, no reserves, 3% down. Higher income limits than HFA Preferred. First-time and repeat buyers statewide. No minimum borrower contribution. No reserves. 3% down. Compatible with KHC DAP.

Do you have to pay it back?

KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC). The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Minimum 660. Requires Fannie Mae DU Community Lending 'HFA Preferred'; SFC 782/741; AUS Approve/Eligible. Standard coverage MI. Rate as of June 2026: 6.500% (<=$300k)/6.750% (>$300k).

What are the income limits?

KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program sets its income limit as follows: Secondary Market Income Limits (applicant income only), eff. June 23, 2025. E.g. Jefferson/Bullitt/Oldham/Spencer $169,050; Fayette area $179,200; Boone/Campbell/Kenton area $195,650; other counties $147,350. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program caps the purchase price at $566,354. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condominium, and Duplex. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Statewide, Kentucky.

How do you apply?

Applications for KHC Conventional Preferred Plus 80 (HFA Preferred Plus 80) First Mortgage Program go through Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through KHC PowerLender (Mon-Fri 10a-9p). Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.