
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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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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USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed vs Direct – What’s the difference?
Front Page | USDA Loans | What is a USDA Loan? | 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 | What is a USDA Loan? | 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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UPDATE – Improved Qualifying for USDA Overtime Income, Bonuses, and Commissions
Front Page | USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | Posted on March 20, 2020 at 4:57 pm by Sean Stephens
In order to maximize your USDA sales price, calculating all available income is critical! However, because everyone is not paid the same, it is also important to understand the most recent and updated qualifying guidelines used for calculating USDA overtime
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Can you finance the vacant lot next door with the same USDA loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | USDA Property Eligibility | 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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