USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed vs Direct – What’s the difference?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on June 5, 2020 at 2:36 pm by Sean Stephens
USDA Rural Development offers single family housing loans under two similar, but at the same time very different programs. While this can lead to confusion among homebuyers and Realtors, today’s video will break down differences between the USDA Single Family
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USDA Rent to Own: Here is How to Buy the House you Rent with a USDA Loan
USDA Loans | Posted on April 17, 2020 at 5:14 pm by Sean Stephens
Can you buy the home you are renting with a USDA loan? As more renters transition into homeownership, USDA rent to own opportunities are increasing for those homebuyers who want to purchase the home they are renting. This topic is especially
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Can you finance the vacant lot next door with the same USDA loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on March 13, 2020 at 1:31 pm by Sean Stephens
In rural areas, what can be done when a seller wants to include their adjoining vacant lot as part of the same sale? Thankfully, USDA loans can be flexible when trying to include an adjoining parcel. However, it’s important to
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Qualifying after foreclosure: What is the USDA foreclosure wait period?
USDA Loans | Posted on March 11, 2020 at 2:54 pm by Sean Stephens
A waiting period determines how quickly you can qualify for a mortgage after foreclosure. However, that period depends on the mortgage type you are applying for. Today, we focus on the USDA foreclosure wait period. To see all waiting periods
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How much USDA land can be purchased with a USDA home loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on March 6, 2020 at 4:48 pm by Sean Stephens
USDA loans are sought after by homebuyers since they allow for no down payment and offer financing flexibility. Additionally, USDA guidelines have recently improved in regards to how much acreage can be purchased with a USDA home loan. While it is true that
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What are current USDA income limits in Florida?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on February 5, 2020 at 4:39 pm by Sean Stephens
Often times, home buyers and realtors are often surprised at how high USDA income limits in Florida actually are. In fact, these high limits benefit families who are trying to increase their maximum USDA qualifying sales price. For more USDA
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Is an Earnest Money Deposit Required With a USDA No Down Payment Loan?
USDA Loans | Posted on January 31, 2020 at 4:22 pm by Sean Stephens
Typically, when purchasing a home, a buyer will have two types of out-of-pocket expenses: down payment and settlement charges. With a USDA no down payment loan, the burden of a down payment is eliminated. However, remember that no down payment
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How do you Calculate Florida Intangible Tax and Transfer Tax When Purchasing a Home
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Front Page | Posted on January 24, 2020 at 3:59 pm by Sean Stephens
When purchasing a home, you never want to be surprised with out-of-pocket expenses. Remember, even when purchasing with a USDA No Down Payment Loan, you still have to be prepared for other costs to complete the transaction which include Florida Intangible
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How Can You Combine Florida SHIP Funds with a USDA loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on January 3, 2020 at 2:06 pm by Sean Stephens
Can Florida SHIP Funds be combined with a USDA loan? The goal of Florida SHIP funds is to provide affordable homeownership for first-time homebuyers with very low, low, and moderate-income. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including
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In 2020, How Do You Search for Current USDA Loan Eligible Properties?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on January 1, 2020 at 10:38 am by Sean Stephens
Is the home you want in 2020 a USDA Loan eligible property? As many of us know, a key part of the USDA eligibility process is being able to find a home that is located in a USDA eligible area.
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