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 programs under both 502 Direct Loans and the Guaranteed Loan Program. This can lead to confusion and is why today’s focus is on exploring there specific differences. It’s USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed
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UPDATE – Improved Qualifying for USDA Overtime Income, Bonuses, and Commissions
Front Page | 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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How can a USDA Debt to Income Ratio Increase your Sales Price?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on March 4, 2020 at 6:20 pm by Sean Stephens
How much money you can borrow from the USDA is determined by your USDA debt to income ratio. This calculation shows what percentage of your income is going towards paying your monthly debts. Thus, a higher debt to income ratio
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What are USDA qualifications for those with little or no credit history?
Front Page | USDA Loans | Posted on February 28, 2020 at 2:55 pm by Sean Stephens
It is possible to qualify for a USDA loan with little or no credit history? When a homebuyer does not have an established credit history, USDA qualifications allow the ability to utilize non-traditional credit accounts. In today’s video, I’ll discuss
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USDA and VA loans are No Down Payment mortgage options with BIG differences!
USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on February 7, 2020 at 2:42 pm by Sean Stephens
As a USDA and VA approved lender, one of the most common questions I receive is, “What are the differences between USDA and VA loan?”. Both USDA and VA loans are great no down payment mortgage options. However, it’s vital 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 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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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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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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