A USDA home loan with Repairs… Yes, it’s possible!
Front Page | USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | Posted on December 18, 2020 at 12:20 pm by Sean Stephens
USDA guidelines allow for a wide range of possible repairs. In today’s video, I’ll explain the eligible types of repairs and review how it’s possible to get a USDA home loan with repairs. Also, please download our USDA Blueprint for
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How Can You Speed Up USDA Approval Time?
Front Page | USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | Posted on December 4, 2020 at 9:45 am by Sean Stephens
It’s a common misconception that all lenders, banks, brokers, and credit unions who offer USDA loans have the same systems in place. In reality, not all lenders are approved by the USDA and this can greatly affect your USDA approval
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USDA Acreage Limit: How many acres can you finance with a USDA loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | USDA Property Eligibility | Posted on November 20, 2020 at 6:23 pm by Sean Stephens
With more and more buyers looking in rural areas, many of them also inquire about options for acreage and how much can be financed with a USDA loan. Well, the good news is that updated USDA guidelines now permit improved
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What are three important differences between USDA and VA loans?
USDA Loan Benefits | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on November 13, 2020 at 4:31 pm by Sean Stephens
While USDA and VA loans are both fantastic no down payment financing options, they also have their own unique features and eligibility requirements. In today’s short video, I will break down and review three important differences between USDA and VA
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USDA No Down Payment Loans – How do you become USDA eligible?
Front Page | USDA Loan Eligibility | USDA Loans | What is a USDA Loan? | Posted on November 6, 2020 at 2:56 pm by Sean Stephens
The USDA loan program is sought after by homebuyers due to their 100% financing, affordable terms, and flexible credit qualifying. That is why it is so important to understand the basics on how to become USDA eligible. In my opinion,
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USDA Mortgage Calculator: Here’s how to CORRECTLY calculate a USDA monthly payment
USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | What is a USDA Loan? | Posted on October 16, 2020 at 12:04 pm by Sean Stephens
So, how do you CORRECTLY calculate a USDA payment? Unfortunately, many USDA mortgage calculators have not been designed to handle USDA specifics and thus end up providing inaccurate numbers. As such, today’s video reviews exactly what should be calculated in
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How can a USDA Debt Ratio Waiver increase your maximum sales price?
Front Page | USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | What is a USDA Loan? | Posted on October 2, 2020 at 12:45 pm by Sean Stephens
What happens if your qualifying budget needs a little boost in order to qualify for a home that seems to be just out of reach? What if you were just denied for a loan because your USDA debt-to-income ratios were
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Private Roads: How do you qualify for a mortgage with a house on a private road?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | USDA Property Eligibility | VA Loans | Posted on September 25, 2020 at 12:25 pm by Sean Stephens
Once you have found the perfect home, what should you do if the property is located on a private road? How can a private road affect your mortgage approval? Thus, today’s video will discuss what to do when the property
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What USDA closing costs can be included with your loan?
USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | What is a USDA Loan? | Posted on June 26, 2020 at 7:30 pm by Sean Stephens
A common question that I receive is whether you can “roll-in” your closing costs with a USDA loan because many have heard through second hand sources that closing costs are automatically included with your USDA loan. However, in today’s short
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Three ways to improve USDA Debt to Income Ratios!
USDA Approved Lender Benefits | USDA Loan Process | Posted on June 19, 2020 at 1:52 am by Sean Stephens
What are three ways to improve USDA Debt to Income Ratios and also increase your sales price? Unfortunately, many of today’s lenders do not fully understand the USDA program or how to maximize its benefits, which can leave homebuyers extremely
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