USDA Home Loan – Is It the Right Fit for You?

USDA Guaranteed Loans are mortgages offered by lenders. The U.S. Department of Agriculture guarantees these mortgages to encourage homeownership in less densely populated areas of the country. The USDA acts as the guarantor for the mortgage, and a lender issues you the loan.

FEATURES OF USDA LOANS

• 100% financing available
• Low monthly mortgage insurance with a
• 1.00% Guaranty Fee that can be rolled into the loan
• Generous income guidelines
• Low-interest rates
• Lender credits available to offset closing costs

PROPERTY ELIGIBILITY

The property you’re purchasing must fall within approved rural areas to qualify for a USDA loan. Despite the program’s reputation for serving primarily rural areas, 97% of the US landmass is eligible for USDA financing. Eligible areas in Hawaii include: On Oahu – Waikele, pockets of Royal Kunia and Village Park, Ewa Beach up to Makaha, Waipio Acres, Whitmore Village, North Shore down to Haiku Road in Kaneohe, and the Town of Waimanalo. Neighbor Islands – all islands are USDA eligible except for Hilo on the Big Island.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency Ability to prove creditworthiness, a minimum credit score of 600 Stable and dependable employment for the last 2 years A willingness to repay the mortgage – generally 12 months of no late payments or collections Household members must be at or below income guidelines The property serves as the primary residence and is in a qualified rural area.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must show stable income and a credit history that demonstrates the ability and willingness to repay the loan. There is no minimum credit requirement for the USDA loan. However, applicants with a credit score of 600 or higher are eligible for the USDA’s guaranteed underwriting system. Applicants below the 640 mark may still be eligible but may be subject to manual underwriting, which can mean more stringent guidelines. Applicants with a 680+ may qualify for higher debt to income ratio.

MORTGAGE INSURANCE

Mortgage insurance for USDA loans is less expensive than it is for competing loan products, like conventional or FHA mortgages. The USDA requires a Guaranty Fee of 1.00% of the loan amount and a low monthly mortgage insurance rate of 0.35% of the loan balance. To learn more about USDA loans and other financing options, attend our FREE online Home Financing seminar on Tuesday, September 21st from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Register now at www.AlignedMortgage.com or call (808) 207-3455

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