A zero down payment loan seems too good to be true, doesn’t it? Luckily, it is true with the USDA Rural Home Loans. This program started by the USDA helps low-income families secure sanitary and safe housing. There are several restrictions include in this program, but families that meet the requirements do not have a hard time securing an approval. The Location of the Property The largest and possibly hardest requirement to meet is … [Read more...]
How to Determine Your USDA Mortgage Eligibility
Living in a non-metropolitan area could provide you with more benefits than more available land. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a great mortgage program making it possible for families to own a home. This mortgage program is one of the most overlooked yet beneficial programs for homebuyers. In short, eligible borrowers do not have to put money down on a home and they can secure low interest rates. In addition, the … [Read more...]
How Long Does USDA Direct Loan Underwriting Take?
The USDA Direct Loan helps very low-income families secure housing. An eligible borrower can purchase a home in a rural area with this program. The program assists these low-income families by providing payment assistance. Typically, this means lower payments for a specific period to help borrowers afford the new mortgage payment. Every family receives a different amount of assistance with this program. Because of its unique properties, … [Read more...]
What is the USDA Section 184 Loan Program?
The USDA Section 184 Loan Program began as a way to help Natives living on the Reservation. Because homes located on the Reservation are located on Trust Land, it makes them ineligible for most financing programs. HUD began the Section 184 program in 1992 in order to fix this problem. Today, it is possible for Natives of specific tribes to secure financing on land within the Reservation without issue. Qualifying for the Program The … [Read more...]
Can you Secure USDA Pre-Approval Before Finding a Home?
Every time you wish to purchase a home, experts always recommend that you secure a pre-approval. It helps the sellers know you are serious about purchasing a home as well as that you qualify. Without a pre-approval, many realtors and sellers will not show a home. They assume it is a waste of time or puts the sellers at risk if you could not come up with financing. The same standards apply to every loan program, including the USDA … [Read more...]
What are the USDA Foreclosure Guidelines?
Contrary to what it may feel like, lenders don’t like to force foreclosure on a borrower. They would rather work the situation out so that you can afford the loan and the bank gets their money back. When a bank must foreclose on a home, it costs them money and hurts their profits. This is why they will do what they can to prevent foreclosure from occurring. However, there are some situations where it is inevitable. The USDA is no … [Read more...]
How You Can Use USDA Home Loan Eligibility Twice
The USDA guidelines would have you believe that you can only use your USDA home loan eligibility one time. Technically, this is true, but there is a loophole. Looking at it in the literal sense, yes, you can only use the USDA loan once at a time. However, everyone is eligible to sell their current home with USDA financing, pay off the loan and secure another USDA loan for their next home. This is just like any other loan program. There … [Read more...]
The USDA Refinance Options Available to You
If you currently have a USDA loan, you have several options available to you when you want to refinance. These refinance options include a pilot, streamline and non-streamlined refinance. The difference between the programs is how you verify your eligibility. The streamline program, as the name suggests, is much simpler, but has stricter guidelines. The non-streamlined refinance offers a little more flexibility for USDA borrowers and … [Read more...]
How to Get Around the USDA Household Income Limits
The USDA loan offers you the opportunity to purchase a home with no down payment. It is a great program with many flexible options. However, there is a catch. You cannot make more than the amount set by the USDA for your area. You can find the limits for your area here. The good news is there are ways to get around the USDA household income limits. Qualifying for a USDA Loan Qualifying for a USDA loan works a little differently than … [Read more...]
How Does a USDA Refinance Help Homeowners Save Money?
Borrowers often refinance in order to save money. This was not always the case with the USDA loan, though. Because of the hefty fees to obtain a USDA loan, many borrowers could not refinance. This year things changed drastically for USDA loan holders. Not only did the fees decrease for USDA loans, but they opened up a pilot program, which made refinancing possible in many areas of the country. The USDA initially offered the pilot … [Read more...]
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