How Can You Finance Closing Costs With A USDA Loan? USDA Rural Home loans are sought after by homebuyers for their flexibility and one well known feature is the ability to finance out of pocket costs. However additional guidelines... Read More

What credit scores qualify for a USDA home loan and what are the minimum credit score requirements for a USDA mortgage?  When qualifying for a mortgage, everybody knows that your credit scores are critical, but depending... Read More

If you have recently graduated, how long does it take to qualify for a USDA loan? As the saying goes, the more things change the more they stay the same.  I start off by saying this because we are seeing more and more lenders... Read More

What property types can be eligible for a USDA Loan? Today’s topic is a common question that I receive from both Realtors and homebuyers, and in this short video I will break down the details so you will be in the know... Read More

Can you purchase land separately with a USDA No Down Payment Construction loan? In today’s video, I will explain how purchasing land can be included with the USDA construction to permanent mortgage along with other eligible... Read More

How do you calculate a USDA monthly payment? When trying to calculate a USDA monthly payment on your own – be careful! Many online mortgage calculators are simply not designed to handle calculating USDA specific monthly... Read More

Can a condo be purchased with a USDA loan? This is a common question that we receive and in today’s video I will explain  how it can be possible to purchase a condo with a USDA loan and walk you through the steps on what... Read More

Can Florida SHIP Funds be combined with a USDA loan? Wow, this is a great question and thankfully today’s video will show you how the Florida SHIP funds program can be combined with a USDA loan to help maximize affordability... Read More

Is an earnest money deposit required on a USDA loan? Many think that 100% financing is the same as “no money out-of-pocket”, but just because there is not a down payment involved, minimum out-of-pocket expenses may still... Read More

How do you qualify for a new Manufactured Home with a USDA No Down Payment Construction Loan? I have previously explained that it can be possible to purchase a new manufactured home with a USDA No Down Payment construction... Read More