HARD MONEY LOANS · Kentucky (KY) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

Kentucky Hard Money Loans (Fast Asset-Based Acquisition & Bridge) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

Kentucky Hard Money Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 85%–90% LTC / 75% ARV across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 9.25% – 11.50% Interest-Only (6, 12, 18 & 24 Months Interest-Only, 600 – 640+ FICO (Asset-Backed) min FICO, 5 – 10 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 85%–90% LTC / 75% ARV
Min FICO: 600 – 640+ FICO (Asset-Backed)
2026 Rate Band
9.25% – 11.50% Interest-Only
6, 12, 18 & 24 Months Interest-Only
KY Security Instrument
Judicial (Master Commissioner Sale)
150–210 days days avg timeline
KY Avg Tax & Ins
0.83% Tax
$580/$100K Hazard Ins

Need help?

Chat Now(480) 485-1229
Kentucky Hard Money Loans (2026) — Up to 85%–90% LTC / 75% ARV, 9.25% – 11.50% Interest-Only | Stephen R. Mannenbach | Stephen Mannenbach