Robertson County, KY: mortgages, home buyers & loan limits
What buyers in Robertson County actually borrowed, earned and paid in 2025, from the official Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records — plus the 2026 conforming and FHA loan limits.
HMDA 2025 data released June 23, 2026 · Loan limits for calendar year 2026
In 2025, lenders reported 12 home-purchase mortgages for owner-occupied, single-family homes in Robertson County, KY.
2026 loan limits in Robertson County
| Property | Conforming 2026 | vs 2025 | FHA 2026 | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unit | $832,750 | +$26,250 | $541,287 | +$17,062 |
| 2 units | $1,066,250 | +$33,600 | $693,050 | +$21,850 |
| 3 units | $1,288,800 | +$40,650 | $837,700 | +$26,425 |
| 4 units | $1,601,750 | +$50,500 | $1,041,125 | +$32,825 |
2026 limits for Robertson County, KY: conforming (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac) from FHFA; FHA forward-mortgage limits from HUD. FHA limit is at the national floor for low-cost areas. Loans above the conforming limit are "jumbo" loans.
All Kentucky counties: Kentucky 2026 loan limits. FHFA and HUD normally announce the next year's limits in late November.
Who bought homes in Robertson County
Home-purchase mortgages for owner-occupied, single-family (1–4 unit) site-built homes, first liens, originated in 2025.
Values are medians; "middle half" is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Loan type
What the homes were for
All first-lien, closed-end purchase mortgages, including second homes and investors.
What borrowing cost in Robertson County
Medians for 2025 home-purchase loans. Total loan costs are section D of the Loan Estimate/Closing Disclosure (lender and third-party loan charges, excluding taxes, prepaids and escrow). FHA and VA costs include the upfront mortgage insurance premium or VA funding fee, so compare like with like.
| Measure | Robertson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-year fixed rate · conventional | — | 6.625% | 6.625% |
| 30-year fixed rate · FHA | — | 6.375% | 6.250% |
| 30-year fixed rate · VA | — | 6.250% | 6.125% |
| 15-year fixed rate · conventional | — | 5.875% | 5.875% |
| Rate spread vs. APOR · conventional | — | +0.21 pts | +0.13 pts |
| Total loan costs · conventional | — | $4,000 | $5,570 |
| Total loan costs · FHA | — | $9,020 | $11,310 |
| Total loan costs · VA | — | $5,130 | $6,490 |
| Origination charges (all loan types) | — | $1,530 | $1,860 |
| Borrowers paying discount points | — | 46.6% | 51.3% |
| Points paid, when paid (% of loan) | — | 0.62% | 0.87% |
| Borrowers receiving lender credits | — | 35.4% | 33.1% |
| Adjustable-rate mortgages | — | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| Jumbo loans (above conforming limit) | — | 1.1% | 3.8% |
Medians are shown only when at least 30 loans report the field. Rates are those reported at closing; market rates changed during 2025, which the rate spread (APR minus the average prime offer rate on the lock date) adjusts for.
Approvals and denials
Robertson County: 2 of 15 completed home-purchase applications were denied (—).
Denial rate
| Application | Robertson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home purchase | — | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| Conventional | — | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| FHA | — | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| VA | — | 7.9% | 8.0% |
| USDA | — | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| Refinance | — | 16.0% | 17.9% |
| Cash-out refinance | — | 33.6% | 33.6% |
Denial rate = denied ÷ (originated + approved but not accepted + denied). Withdrawn and incomplete applications are excluded. Differences between places reflect who applies, not only lender behavior.
Refinancing in Robertson County
Top mortgage lenders in Robertson County
15 lenders originated at least one home-purchase or refinance loan here in 2025. The table ranks them by loan count; pricing columns compare conventional purchase loans only.
| # | Lender | Loans | Share | Denial rate | 30-yr rate* | Spread* | Costs* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocket Mortgage, LLC | 5 | 21.7% | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Community Trust Bank, Inc. | 2 | 8.7% | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Farm Credit Mid-America | 2 | 8.7% | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) | 2 | 8.7% | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Royal United Mortgage LLC | 2 | 8.7% | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | The First National Bank of Brooksville | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Republic State Mortgage Co. | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Pathways Financial Credit Union, Inc. | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Gateway First Bank | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Zillow Home Loans, LLC | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Newrez LLC | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Luminate Bank | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Fifth Third Bank, N.A. | 1 | 4.3% | — | — | — | — |
Lenders in Robertson County, KY. Loans = home-purchase, refinance and cash-out originations (2025); share = share of those loans here; denial rate = home-purchase applications. *Medians for conventional home-purchase loans, shown with at least 20 loans; spread = APR minus the average prime offer rate at rate lock (percentage points); costs = total loan costs (section D).
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Typical effective property-tax rate 0.54% = median real estate taxes ÷ median home value, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Nearby counties
| County | Distance | Purchase loans | Median loan | Buyer income | Conforming limit | FHA limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken County, KY | 12 mi | 52 | $195,000 | $79,000 | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Nicholas County, KY | 12 mi | 42 | $165,000 | $72,000 | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Mason County, KY | 14 mi | 124 | $195,000 | $78,000 | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Harrison County, KY | 15 mi | 125 | $245,000 | $90,000 | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Pendleton County, KY | 20 mi | 109 | $245,000 | $86,000 | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Fleming County, KY | 22 mi | 80 | $185,000 | $80,000 | $832,750 | $541,287 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Robertson County?
$832,750 for a one-unit home (FHFA). Two- to four-unit limits are $1,066,250, $1,288,800, $1,601,750. Loans above the limit are jumbo loans and are not eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Robertson County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home (HUD). This is the national floor for low-cost areas.
Sources: FFIEC/CFPB HMDA 2025 public loan/application register (Snapshot as of June 1, 2026); FHFA 2026 conforming loan limits; HUD 2026 FHA forward-mortgage limits; U.S. Census Bureau. Figures describe typical 2025 loans, not your offer. Methodology