What are the differences between a USDA and FHA loan? Do you know the difference between a USDA and FHA loan? While they both have similar characteristics, there are important aspects of each program which can impact a buyer’s... Read More

How high are the 2019 USDA income limits? While many know that it is possible to make too much money for a USDA loan, what they don’t realize is just how high USDA income limits actually are! USDA recently announced an... Read More

When can child support income be used to help qualify for a USDA loan? In today’s video I am going to share with you the details on how child support income can be used to help you qualify for a USDA loan. Now, before we... Read More

Why is in-house underwriting so important for USDA loans? In-house underwriting occurs when a loan approval is made from within a company instead of having to send it outside to a third party for a credit decision and because... Read More

Can you refinance a USDA loan? The USDA Streamlined-Assist Refinance is an available loan program  that allows homeowners with an  existing USDA mortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates and reduce their monthly... Read More

With the school season upon us once again, we have some teachers who are changing to a new school district, and although they may have signed contracts, can that teacher close on a home before school starts? In today’s... Read More

Can nontaxable income help increase your USDA qualifying budget? How can nontaxable income be increased to help you qualify for a USDA loan? In today’s video I am going to share with you the details and explain how nontaxable... Read More

How do you qualify for a USDA Loan when you are self-employed? With terms like 1040, 1120s, Schedule C, and Schedule E, it is easy to see how someone can be overwhelmed with the details! However, the good news is that many... Read More

Can you build a home on your own lot with a USDA no down payment construction loan? In today’s video I am going to walk you through the steps on how it can be possible to build a home on your own lot with no down payment. However,... Read More

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