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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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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Can you still qualify for a USDA loan with a Disputed Account on Your Credit Report?
USDA Loans | Posted on December 13, 2019 at 5:51 pm by Sean Stephens
Are there unintended mortgage consequences of disputing an account on your credit report? As per USDA Guidelines under the 3555 Handbook, “Disputed accounts on an applicant’s credit report are not considered in the credit score.” Meaning, the mere presence of
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After a Short Sale, how long does it take to qualify for a mortgage?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on December 6, 2019 at 3:22 pm by Sean Stephens
How soon can you qualify for a mortgage after a Short Sale? It is possible to qualify to purchase a home after a short sale, but waiting periods will apply and vary between USDA, FHA, VA, and Conventional loans. Depending on the type of loan
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How Long Does it Take to Close on a USDA Loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on November 1, 2019 at 2:14 pm by Sean Stephens
What is the Closing Time on A USDA Loan? How long is the USDA loan process? It is common for us to receive questions on how long it takes to close a USDA loan, and in today’s short video we
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Do USDA Loans Require Verification of Rental History?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on October 25, 2019 at 3:21 pm by Sean Stephens
Everyone’s USDA qualifying situation is different and rental history is one component of that. That’s why today we are focusing on when rental history is a requirement and when it is not. Remember to make sure you are working with
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How Do You Qualify for a USDA Mortgage with Student Loans?
USDA Loans | Posted on October 11, 2019 at 2:53 pm by Sean Stephens
What Are Current USDA Student Loan Guidelines? As we all know, student loan debt can have a major impact on mortgage qualifying. In today’s topic, I will explain how you qualify for a USDA loan with student loans and discuss
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Can you include USDA home repair within a loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on October 4, 2019 at 11:55 am by Sean Stephens
USDA guidelines were recently updated and now allow a wider range of possible USDA home repair. In today’s video, I will explain both how it can be possible to finance home repairs with a USDA loan along with eligible types
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Do USDA loans have an acreage limit?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on August 16, 2019 at 4:16 pm by Sean Stephens
Is there an acreage limit with a USDA Rural Home loan? When working rural areas, it is common to ask how many acres can you buy with a USDA loan? Thankfully due to updated guidelines, it is now a more simplified process
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