
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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USDA Property Eligibility: What property types are eligible for a USDA loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | USDA Property Eligibility | Posted on September 11, 2020 at 4:28 pm by Sean Stephens
When you hear about USDA loan benefits, such as 100% financing or the ability to finance closing costs, it can be easy to focus on the financial advantages and then forget about USDA property eligibility. USDA loans allow for no
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3 USDA Financing Facts Every Seller Should Know
Front Page | USDA Approved Lender Benefits | USDA Loans | What is a USDA Loan? | Posted on August 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm by Sean Stephens
Sellers can sometimes be hesitant to accept USDA financing for their property, but this is often due to common misconceptions about the USDA program. With that being said, today’s video focuses on 3 important USDA Financing facts that every seller
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How can child support income help you qualify for a USDA loan?
USDA Loan Process | USDA Loans | Posted on July 17, 2020 at 11:58 pm by Sean Stephens
In today’s video, I will explain how child support income can be used to qualify for a USDA loan and also discuss the most recent updates for the required documentation. Now, before we get started, don’t forget to take advantage
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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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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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How much USDA land can be purchased with a USDA home loan?
Front Page | USDA Loans | USDA Property Eligibility | 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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