Bardstown FHA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Bardstown, KY

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    • FHA loans are mortgages created in the 1930's to help insulate lenders from credit risks and help promote home ownership. The Federal Housing Administration (hence, FHA) allows for lower downpayments and credit scores-- making these loans much more accessible than traditional mortgages.

    FHA loans typically need just a 3.5% downpayment with credit scores of 580 or better. For credit scores between 500-579, the downpayment needs to be at least 10%.

    While FHA loans make home ownership much more accessible to first-time homebuyers, they do require PMI (purchase money insurance)-- an additional insurance premium that is paid to the FHA to help cover defaults.

    For additional requirements as defined by the FHA, click here.

    Bardstown's 61 lenders originated 255 FHA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $60,515,000, with an average FHA loan value of $237,314.

    Bardstown FHA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year FHA mortgages in Bardstown averaged 6.32% for the week of 2025-04-04, compared to the national average (all FHA variants) of 6.259% for the same period.

    Bardstown's average FHA mortgage closing costs are $7,139.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-03-28) was 6.62% and one month ago for the week of 2025-02-28, the average rate was 6.71%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.82%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-04-04, the average rate was 5.65%.

    Click on whitespace and scroll within the chart to zoom in/out. Larger bubbles equate with more originations.

    Bardstown FHA Loan Lenders by Rates & Fees

    The below table looks at the average fees/closing costs and rates for FHA 30 Year Fixed Rate (purchase, first lien) mortgages originated by each lender at the Bardstown level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 29 6.27% $10,611
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 17 6.59% $10,316
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 13 6.46% $10,973
    STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 13 6.55% $10,069
    SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 12 6.23% $10,544
    Northpointe Bank 12 6.35% $9,921
    BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 11 6.72% $9,665
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10 6.74% $10,020
    RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 9 6.65% $6,432
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 8 5.89% $10,733
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 7 6.34% $7,982
    Magnolia Bank 7 6.48% $9,079
    EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 6 6.50% $9,952
    ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 6 6.60% $11,663
    T2 FINANCIAL LLC 4 6.97% $11,655
    SOUTH CENTRAL BANK, INC. 4 5.78% $7,768
    Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company 4 6.56% $9,971
    Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 4 6.13% $9,687
    UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 3 6.13% $8,449
    LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 3 6.67% $8,322
    EVANSVILLE TEACHERS 3 6.46% $10,520
    INTERLINC MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 3 6.63% $7,700
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 3 7.58% $7,429
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 3 6.08% $10,183
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 3 6.61% $9,627
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 3 7.13% $11,505
    THE MORTGAGE WAREHOUSE,LLC 2 6.87% $7,744
    ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 2 6.62% $11,184
    GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.31% $9,745
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.50% $8,773
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 6.56% $7,461
    NEWREZ LLC 2 6.19% $11,068
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 2 6.63% $10,325
    VICTORY MORTGAGE, L.L.C. 1 6.25% $7,187
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.25% $6,423
    Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 6.99% $10,489
    MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 7.63% $12,613
    Plains Commerce Bank 1 7.00% $7,203
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.99% $5,873
    PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.38% $4,727
    PREMIER LENDING, INC. 1 5.63% $10,856
    PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.13% $7,461
    MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.63% $8,989
    ISERVE RESIDENTIAL LENDING, LLC 1 6.13% $7,038
    Republic Bank & Trust Company 1 6.50% $6,665
    ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.75% $5,153
    GVC MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $15,036
    First Harrison Bank 1 6.00% $7,833
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $8,938
    CITY FIRST MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. 1 7.88% $9,387
    Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 6.50% $8,230
    SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.50% $8,344
    BAY EQUITY LLC 1 6.00% $8,208
    WesBanco 1 6.00% $11,256
    Traditional Bank, Inc. 1 6.25% $10,515
    AmRes Corporation 1 7.13% $8,196
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 5.88% $11,505
    U.S. Bank 1 6.13% $14,867
    VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 1 6.25% $8,187
    MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $12,186
    Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.00% $23,971

    The top Bardstown FHA lender as defined by loan originations is UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, with 29 FHA loans originated. Their average total fees are $10,611, which is $295 higher than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

    The lowest fee Bardstown FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. ($9,665), Northpointe Bank ($9,921), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($10,020), STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($10,069) and QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($10,316).

    The lowest rate Bardstown FHA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. (6.23%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.27%), Northpointe Bank (6.35%), FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.46%) and STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.55%).

    Bardstown FHA Loan Limits

    Metro County Year Single Family Limit 2 Family Limit 3 Family Limit 4 Family Limit
    BARDSTOWN, KY NELSON 2022 $420,680 $538,650 $651,050 $809,150
    BARDSTOWN, KY NELSON 2023 $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900

    Market Conditions (Median, Average Prices & Listing Count)

    Realtor.com - Bardstown (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
    Date Median Listing Price (YoY Change) Average Listing Price (YoY) MSA/US Median Price Ratio Active Listings
    2018-01-01 $185,000 (6.4%) $218,108 (0.0%) 0.00 154
    2018-02-01 $183,900 (7.4%) $213,216 (-0.7%) 0.00 156
    2018-03-01 $199,900 (12.7%) $235,839 (6.2%) 0.00 140
    2018-04-01 $199,923 (7.5%) $238,378 (0.5%) 0.00 143
    2018-05-01 $199,900 (5.5%) $242,985 (6.0%) 0.00 142
    2018-06-01 $205,000 (13.9%) $248,361 (7.9%) 0.00 159
    2018-07-01 $216,200 (5.5%) $249,654 (7.9%) 0.00 159
    2018-08-01 $219,900 (10.2%) $254,819 (15.1%) 0.00 165
    2018-09-01 $217,450 (7.4%) $241,761 (8.8%) 0.00 163
    2018-10-01 $194,825 (1.2%) $232,945 (3.1%) 0.00 168
    2018-11-01 $184,950 (-0.9%) $230,306 (0.9%) 0.00 171
    2018-12-01 $179,900 (-3.8%) $224,743 (-0.8%) 0.00 173
    2019-01-01 $182,325 (-1.5%) $223,496 (2.5%) 0.00 180
    2019-02-01 $195,650 (6.4%) $240,171 (12.6%) 0.00 167
    2019-03-01 $204,329 (2.2%) $246,556 (4.5%) 0.00 158
    2019-04-01 $204,829 (2.5%) $248,298 (4.2%) 0.00 154
    2019-05-01 $215,925 (8.0%) $252,700 (4.0%) 0.00 154
    2019-06-01 $214,500 (4.6%) $247,552 (-0.3%) 0.00 172
    2019-07-01 $208,950 (-3.4%) $241,916 (-3.1%) 0.00 171
    2019-08-01 $203,209 (-7.6%) $230,690 (-9.5%) 0.00 173
    2019-09-01 $190,098 (-12.6%) $220,780 (-8.7%) 0.00 173
    2019-10-01 $179,975 (-7.6%) $217,999 (-6.4%) 0.00 176
    2019-11-01 $179,900 (-2.7%) $229,262 (-0.5%) 0.00 178
    2019-12-01 $172,900 (-3.9%) $223,165 (-0.7%) 0.00 167
    2020-01-01 $174,950 (-4.0%) $223,081 (-0.2%) 0.00 151
    2020-02-01 $175,950 (-10.1%) $233,365 (-2.8%) 0.00 126
    2020-03-01 $182,625 (-10.6%) $236,968 (-3.9%) 0.00 130
    2020-04-01 $196,250 (-4.2%) $243,648 (-1.9%) 0.00 121
    2020-05-01 $221,050 (2.4%) $253,062 (0.1%) 0.00 109
    2020-06-01 $235,000 (9.6%) $276,388 (11.7%) 0.00 96
    2020-07-01 $262,175 (25.5%) $292,252 (20.8%) 0.00 79
    2020-08-01 $279,000 (37.3%) $301,157 (30.6%) 0.00 71
    2020-09-01 $267,925 (40.9%) $317,529 (43.8%) 0.00 72
    2020-10-01 $264,225 (46.8%) $308,883 (41.7%) 0.00 80
    2020-11-01 $245,000 (36.2%) $278,864 (21.6%) 0.00 88
    2020-12-01 $244,925 (41.7%) $272,331 (22.0%) 0.00 84
    2021-01-01 $239,000 (36.6%) $264,290 (18.5%) 0.00 75
    2021-02-01 $239,900 (36.4%) $273,775 (17.3%) 0.00 49
    2021-03-01 $235,550 (29.0%) $307,844 (29.9%) 0.00 39
    2021-04-01 $228,200 (16.3%) $377,638 (55.0%) 0.00 36
    2021-05-01 $292,500 (32.3%) $461,132 (82.2%) 0.00 31
    2021-06-01 $270,950 (15.3%) $378,177 (36.8%) 0.00 49
    2021-07-01 $285,000 (8.7%) $374,791 (28.2%) 0.00 63
    2021-08-01 $258,175 (-7.5%) $327,870 (8.9%) 0.00 86
    2021-09-01 $272,400 (1.7%) $345,269 (8.7%) 0.00 87
    2021-10-01 $269,950 (2.2%) $334,001 (8.1%) 0.00 91
    2021-11-01 $272,475 (11.2%) $335,734 (20.4%) 0.00 94
    2021-12-01 $267,475 (9.2%) $341,466 (25.4%) 0.00 83
    2022-01-01 $299,900 (25.5%) $364,973 (38.1%) 0.00 69
    2022-02-01 $289,975 (20.9%) $351,132 (28.3%) 0.00 58
    2022-03-01 $309,838 (31.5%) $364,567 (18.4%) 0.00 54
    2022-04-01 $349,900 (53.3%) $386,651 (2.4%) 0.00 53
    2022-05-01 $299,950 (2.6%) $358,312 (-22.3%) 0.00 83
    2022-06-01 $289,950 (7.0%) $334,909 (-11.4%) 0.00 98
    2022-07-01 $289,950 (1.7%) $317,690 (-15.2%) 0.00 134
    2022-08-01 $287,425 (11.3%) $319,366 (-2.6%) 0.00 152
    2022-09-01 $293,700 (7.8%) $322,986 (-6.5%) 0.00 152
    2022-10-01 $289,000 (7.1%) $316,637 (-5.2%) 0.00 171
    2022-11-01 $284,950 (4.6%) $307,077 (-8.5%) 0.00 169
    2022-12-01 $284,950 (6.5%) $306,204 (-10.3%) 0.00 142
    2023-01-01 $291,200 (-2.9%) $328,656 (-10.0%) 0.00 125
    2023-02-01 $289,938 (0.0%) $326,933 (-6.9%) 0.00 116
    2023-03-01 $289,938 (-6.4%) $321,845 (-11.7%) 0.00 112
    2023-04-01 $285,425 (-18.4%) $325,561 (-15.8%) 0.00 101
    2023-05-01 $289,950 (-3.3%) $351,470 (-1.9%) 0.00 110
    2023-06-01 $289,950 (0.0%) $338,478 (1.1%) 0.00 120
    2023-07-01 $289,950 (0.0%) $336,983 (6.1%) 0.00 98
    2023-08-01 $297,450 (3.5%) $328,319 (2.8%) 0.00 105
    2023-09-01 $314,900 (7.2%) $338,991 (5.0%) 0.00 114
    2023-10-01 $324,963 (12.4%) $345,992 (9.3%) 0.00 126
    2023-11-01 $309,988 (8.8%) $342,425 (11.5%) 0.00 132
    2023-12-01 $305,000 (7.0%) $357,400 (16.7%) 0.00 145
    2024-01-01 $308,675 (6.0%) $362,872 (10.4%) 0.00 132
    2024-02-01 $306,175 (5.6%) $364,932 (11.6%) 0.00 134
    2024-03-01 $314,900 (8.6%) $348,803 (8.4%) 0.00 116
    2024-04-01 $313,675 (9.9%) $350,058 (7.5%) 0.00 119
    2024-05-01 $299,900 (3.4%) $349,085 (-0.7%) 0.00 133
    2024-06-01 $299,900 (3.4%) $342,546 (1.2%) 0.00 131
    2024-07-01 $294,925 (1.7%) $342,022 (1.5%) 0.00 143
    2024-08-01 $299,900 (0.8%) $356,803 (8.7%) 0.00 158
    2024-09-01 $299,900 (-4.8%) $365,932 (8.0%) 0.00 153
    2024-10-01 $299,900 (-7.7%) $365,818 (5.7%) 0.00 149
    2024-11-01 $289,950 (-6.5%) $357,467 (4.4%) 0.00 151
    2024-12-01 $289,975 (-4.9%) $341,706 (-4.4%) 0.00 168
    Bardstown's median listing price for 2024-12-01 was $289,975, a difference of $-15,025 (-4.9%) versus the prior year and $25 versus the prior month.

    Bardstown's median listing price comes in at 0% of the national average.

    Bardstown's average listing price for 2024-12-01 was $341,706, a difference of $-15,694 (-4.4%) versus the prior year and $-15,761 versus the prior month.

    For the 2024-12-01 period, Bardstown had 168 MLS listings, a difference of 17 listings (11%) versus the prior month and 23 listings (16%) versus the prior year.

    Median Listing Time on Market & Square Footage

    Realtor.com - Bardstown (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
    Date Median Listing Time on Market Median Square Footage
    2018-01-01 0 days 1,767 sqft
    2018-02-01 0 days 1,677 sqft
    2018-03-01 0 days 1,760 sqft
    2018-04-01 0 days 1,787 sqft
    2018-05-01 0 days 1,751 sqft
    2018-06-01 0 days 1,792 sqft
    2018-07-01 0 days 1,927 sqft
    2018-08-01 0 days 1,934 sqft
    2018-09-01 0 days 1,795 sqft
    2018-10-01 0 days 1,689 sqft
    2018-11-01 0 days 1,637 sqft
    2018-12-01 0 days 1,558 sqft
    2019-01-01 0 days 1,550 sqft
    2019-02-01 0 days 1,669 sqft
    2019-03-01 0 days 1,689 sqft
    2019-04-01 0 days 1,683 sqft
    2019-05-01 0 days 1,785 sqft
    2019-06-01 0 days 1,800 sqft
    2019-07-01 0 days 1,797 sqft
    2019-08-01 0 days 1,686 sqft
    2019-09-01 0 days 1,536 sqft
    2019-10-01 0 days 1,442 sqft
    2019-11-01 0 days 1,478 sqft
    2019-12-01 0 days 1,400 sqft
    2020-01-01 0 days 1,400 sqft
    2020-02-01 0 days 1,500 sqft
    2020-03-01 0 days 1,620 sqft
    2020-04-01 0 days 1,651 sqft
    2020-05-01 0 days 1,745 sqft
    2020-06-01 0 days 1,794 sqft
    2020-07-01 0 days 1,864 sqft
    2020-08-01 0 days 1,869 sqft
    2020-09-01 0 days 1,900 sqft
    2020-10-01 0 days 1,748 sqft
    2020-11-01 0 days 1,671 sqft
    2020-12-01 0 days 1,653 sqft
    2021-01-01 0 days 1,659 sqft
    2021-02-01 0 days 1,731 sqft
    2021-03-01 0 days 1,841 sqft
    2021-04-01 0 days 1,825 sqft
    2021-05-01 0 days 2,168 sqft
    2021-06-01 0 days 1,884 sqft
    2021-07-01 0 days 1,805 sqft
    2021-08-01 0 days 1,751 sqft
    2021-09-01 0 days 1,773 sqft
    2021-10-01 0 days 1,800 sqft
    2021-11-01 0 days 1,764 sqft
    2021-12-01 0 days 1,728 sqft
    2022-01-01 0 days 1,800 sqft
    2022-02-01 0 days 1,764 sqft
    2022-03-01 0 days 1,800 sqft
    2022-04-01 0 days 1,762 sqft
    2022-05-01 0 days 1,676 sqft
    2022-06-01 0 days 1,645 sqft
    2022-07-01 0 days 1,500 sqft
    2022-08-01 0 days 1,517 sqft
    2022-09-01 0 days 1,592 sqft
    2022-10-01 0 days 1,524 sqft
    2022-11-01 0 days 1,525 sqft
    2022-12-01 0 days 1,510 sqft
    2023-01-01 0 days 1,541 sqft
    2023-02-01 0 days 1,522 sqft
    2023-03-01 0 days 1,503 sqft
    2023-04-01 0 days 1,503 sqft
    2023-05-01 0 days 1,522 sqft
    2023-06-01 0 days 1,522 sqft
    2023-07-01 0 days 1,524 sqft
    2023-08-01 0 days 1,551 sqft
    2023-09-01 0 days 1,650 sqft
    2023-10-01 0 days 1,652 sqft
    2023-11-01 0 days 1,591 sqft
    2023-12-01 0 days 1,529 sqft
    2024-01-01 0 days 1,529 sqft
    2024-02-01 0 days 1,528 sqft
    2024-03-01 0 days 1,562 sqft
    2024-04-01 0 days 1,561 sqft
    2024-05-01 0 days 1,564 sqft
    2024-06-01 0 days 1,564 sqft
    2024-07-01 0 days 1,534 sqft
    2024-08-01 0 days 1,552 sqft
    2024-09-01 0 days 1,580 sqft
    2024-10-01 0 days 1,574 sqft
    2024-11-01 0 days 1,522 sqft
    2024-12-01 0 days 1,501 sqft
    Bardstown's median listing age (time on market) for 2024-12-01 was 0 days.

    Bardstown's median square footage for active listings during the 2024-12-01 period was 1,501 sqft. One year prior, the average listing was 1,529 sqft.

    FHA Loan Requirements

  • Borrowers must have a steady employment history or worked for the same employer for the past two years.
  • Borrowers must have a valid Social Security number, lawful residency in the U.S. and be of legal age to sign a mortgage in your state.
  • Borrowers must pay a minimum down payment of 3.5 percent. The money may be gifted by a family member. (Traditional mortgages do not permit gifted down payments)
  • New FHA loans are only available for primary residence occupancy.
  • Borrowers must have a property appraisal from a FHA-approved appraiser.
  • Borrowers’ front-end ratio (mortgage payment plus HOA fees, property taxes, mortgage insurance, homeowners insurance) needs to be less than 31 percent of their gross income, typically. You may be able to get approved with as high a percentage as 40 percent. Your lender will be required to provide justification as to why they believe the mortgage presents an acceptable risk. The lender must include any compensating factors used for loan approval.
  • Borrowers’ debt to income ratio (mortgage plus all your monthly debt, i.e., credit card payment, car payment, student loans, etc.) needs to be less than 43 percent of their gross income, typically. You may be able to get approved with as high a percentage as 50 percent.
  • Borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 580 for maximum financing with a minimum down payment of 3.5 percent.
  • Borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 500-579 for maximum LTV of 90 percent with a minimum down payment of 10 percent.
  • Bborrowers must be two years out of bankruptcy and have re-established good credit. Exceptions can be made.
  • Typically borrowers must be three years out of foreclosure and have re-established good credit.
  • The purchased property must meet certain minimum standards at appraisal. If the home you are purchasing does not meet these standards and a seller will not agree to the required repairs, your only option is to pay for the required repairs at closing (to be held in escrow until the repairs are complete).