BRIDGE LOANS · Kentucky (KY) Underwriting Matrix

Kentucky Real Estate Bridge Loans (1–4 Unit, 5–25+ Unit Multifamily & Commercial) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

Kentucky Bridge Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 80% LTV Acquisition / 75% Bridge Cash-Out across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 8.75% – 10.99% Interest-Only (12, 24 & 36 Months (With Extension Options), 640+ FICO min FICO, 10 – 15 Business Days close). In Kentucky (KY), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (Master Commissioner Sale) statutory framework (150–210 days-day average timeline), a 0.83% average property tax rate (~$183/mo at the $265,000 state median), and $580/$100K hazard insurance (~$128/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC
Up to 80% LTV Acquisition / 75% Bridge Cash-Out
Min FICO: 640+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
8.75% – 10.99% Interest-Only
12, 24 & 36 Months (With Extension Options)
KY Security Instrument
Judicial (Master Commissioner Sale)
150–210 days days avg timeline
KY Avg Tax & Ins
0.83% Tax
$580/$100K Hazard Ins

How Bridge Loans Work in Kentucky (KY)

Real estate bridge loans provide transitional interest-only financing to acquire vacant or under-market properties, complete value-add lease-up on 5–25+ unit apartments, execute 1031 exchanges, or unlock equity prior to refinancing into a long-term 30-year fixed DSCR loan.

1. Kentucky Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $265,000 (75% LTV = $198,750) with Form 1007 rent of $2,050/mo and multifamily rent of $1,240/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

Kentucky operates under a Judicial (Master Commissioner Sale) regime (150–210 days days). Lenders require ALTA lender's title endorsement, LLC Good Standing, and 6 months PITIA liquidity reserves.

3. Fast-Track Closing (10 – 15 Business Days)

Close in your Kentucky LLC or Delaware LLC registered in KY with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

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