If you are one of those home buyers who does not have the minimum down payment requirement with Conventional and USDA financing, then a USDA home mortgage loan may be for you. USDA home mortgage loans are offered to help lower to moderate income households purchase homes in rural areas and in some cases on the outskirts of a city or in a medium sized town as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with NO DOWNPAYMENT requirement! USDA home mortgage loans offer many advantages to qualified borrowers looking to buy or refinance (no cash out) including:
• 100% financing
• No monthly mortgage insurance
• No asset requirements
• Gifts allowed for closing costs
• Required property improvements can be financed into the loan up to 102% of the "improved" value, which can be completed after closing.
Eligible USDA property types include single family homes and condominiums (primary residence only). USDA does have some income and property eligibility requirements. Please Contact us to find out these limits in your area of interest.
Even though a mortgage insurance premium is not required, USDA charges a 2% funding fee to guarantee the mortgage, which may be financed into the loan.