Most homeowners and wantabe homeowners are clueless when it comes to USDA home loans. It's a niche
purchase mortgage serving a
fraction of the U.S. housing market, and most banks don't offer them. However,
many suburban and rural home buyers can use it.
The full
name is the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan
program. But no need to be fancy, lets just call it, USDA.
USDA loans are insured
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the biggest feature is its
option for "no money down" financing. Via the USDA, you can finance
100% of a home's purchase price while getting access to the best mortgage rates.
USDA
loans are similar to other common loan types. The repayment schedule is
"standard", closing costs are typical, plus there are never prepayment
penalties to pay. What really makes USDA loans So EZ, is its downpayment requirements and its simpler loan approval standards.
This Does Come With A Cost Similar But Not As Bad As FHA
Since October 1, 2012,
USDA mortgage insurance rates have been :
·
For purchases, 2.00%
upfront fee paid at closing, based on the loan size
·
For refinances, 2.00%
upfront fee paid at closing, based on the loan size
·
For all loans, 0.40%
annual fee, based on the remaining principal balance
Great news, you don't have to bring in the money at closing, you can roll in the upfront portion into the loan.
USDA mortgage insurance rates are lower than those for a
comparable FHA or conventional mortgages. FHA mortgage insurance premiums assess a 1.75%
upfront mortgage insurance premium and charge as much as 1.55% in MIP annually.
Call me today, I can provide you with a quote in minutes without pulling your credit or asking you for personal information. After I provide you with your EZ quote, you will get a copy emailed to you with my comparison tool allowing you to compare quotes and make sure the loan is right for you.
