USDA Rural
 Housing
What is Rural Development?


  The Rural Housing Service (RHS) program
provides very-low, low and moderate
income residents with better access to
affordable housing finance options with
little or no down payment or out-of-pocket
costs.
What is Rural Development?


• Census-based
• US Department of Agriculture
• Guaranteed against loss by USDA
• Pays lender if borrower defaults
• Funded through the 2% Funding Fee
   (which can be financed into the loan!)
What is Rural Development?


Two USDA programs are available:


• Direct (low income up to $48,000 for 1-4 ppl)
• Guaranteed (income up to $74,050 for 1-4 ppl)
Advantages & Benefits


• Not just for first-time buyers – anyone can
  qualify (based on income and property restrictions)
• No loan limits (DTI and income
  limitations)
• No down payment
   • Can finance 102% of appraised value
• Low Monthly Mortgage Insurance
  (0.3% monthly for the life of the loan)
Advantages & Benefits                             (cont.)

• No cash reserves required
• Closing costs can be financed or gifted              (gifts are
  allowed from relatives who are NOT members of the household)

• Unlimited seller contributions allowed
• Repairs may be financed up to 100% of
  appraised value or “as improved” value
• No FHA approval needed
• Can partner with other funding sources, such
  as state bond programs like NC Housing
Program Features

• Owner-occupied principal residence ONLY
• 30 year fixed rate with competitive rates
• 2/1 buydown permitted (qualify at note rate)
• Borrowers must qualify with both income and
  geographic requirements
• Non-occupant co-borrowers are NOT permitted
• Borrower can be permanent or non-permanent
  resident alien, and must have a valid SS#
• Cannot own another property (current home must be
  sold prior to or concurrently with the new purchase)
Other Features

• Streamline documentation with 660 or higher
  FICO (rental history waiver – certain derogatory credit waivers allowed)
• Credit waivers with compensating factors
• DTI waivers (above 29/41) with compensating
  factors
• Student loans must be included in ratios
• Reservation of funds required
• Appraisals prepared by HUD approved
  appraisers can usually eliminate the need for
  home inspection
Credit History

• Non-traditional credit is allowed (3 to 5 sources of
  credit is required).
• Outstanding collection accounts, regardless of
  age, that are currently delinquent are NOT
  allowed. Collections must be paid (not including
  medical collections).
• Any outstanding judgment obtained by the US
  in a federal court is NOT allowed.
• Outstanding tax liens, no matter their age, are
  unacceptable.
• BK not allowed in the last 36 months.
Credit History

If any of these are part of the borrowers credit
history, they will not be able to obtain USDA
financing:
• Judgments caused by nonpayment that is
   currently outstanding or has been outstanding
   in the past 12 months.
• 2 or more rent/mortgage payments paid 30
   days or more past due within the past 3 years.
• Any collections paid in the past 12 months.
  Mitigating circumstances may be considered in the event of
                 inaccurate credit information.
Eligible Borrowers


• US citizens
• Non-US citizens, provided the borrower satisfies
  all of the following requirements:
   • Occupies the property as a permanent
       residence; and
   • Has a social security number; and
   • Is eligible to work in the United States; and
   • Is a Qualified Alien with proper
       documentation
Income Limits

   • Use of the eligibility website is suggested to obtain
     adjusted eligible income per household
     http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

Eligible deductions may be used for income qualification such as:
    • Household members under 18 years of age
    • Disabled or handicapped members of household over
       18 years of age
    • Full-time students 18 or older
    • Individuals 62 years of age or older
    • Annual childcare expense for children up to 12 years of
       age if both parents are employed full-time
Income Limits by County
            Below is an example of the income limits where Sue Pullen resides. Be sure to
             delete the box below and input your local county info. You can find your local
                                county information by clicking this link:
                      http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HSF-Guar_Income_Limits.html

          ---------- Adjusted Income Limits ----------

County       1Person 2Persons 3Persons 4Persons 5Persons 6Persons 7Persons 8Persons



Brunswick   $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750



Robeson     $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750



Other Area $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750
Property Requirements

• Properties must be located in RD eligible areas
   http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?Home

• Single family detached
• Condominiums/PUDs warrantable to RD guidelines
• If on a well and septic, must be tested and meet county
  requirements
• Termite inspection required – deficiencies must be
  corrected
• New construction must have warranty
• No manufactured housing
Property Requirements

• Properties cannot be located in a flood zone
  (exceptions can be made)
• Leaseholds are allowed if long-term leasing of homesites
  is well established local practice
• The value of the site cannot exceed 30% of the total value
  of the property (exceptions can be made)
• Property must have dependable water and waste
  disposal systems approved by local authorities
• Property must have access to a paved or all-weather
  surface street, road or driveway
• Properties with pools typically are not acceptable (the value
  of the pool is subtracted from the appraised value)
Realtor Benefits

•   More buyers qualify to buy your listing
•   Quick turn times
•   Great for rural listings
•   No maximum loan amount
•   No down payment required
•   Closing costs can be included in the loan
    (up to the appraised value)
• Low monthly pmi (a lot cheaper than FHA)
• No "creative financing" needed
Resources

• USDA website to access handbook and
  Administrative Notices
  www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs/regs_toc.html#1980

• USDA National Office website
  www.rurdev.usda.gov
Russell Smith
                Sr Loan Officer

    PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company
   128 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
5917 Oleander Dr, Ste 206, Wilmington, NC 28403
               910-914-0655

           rdsmith@primelending.com
             www.russelldsmith.com

USDA Mortgage Loan Presentation For North and South Carolina

  • 1.
  • 2.
    What is RuralDevelopment? The Rural Housing Service (RHS) program provides very-low, low and moderate income residents with better access to affordable housing finance options with little or no down payment or out-of-pocket costs.
  • 3.
    What is RuralDevelopment? • Census-based • US Department of Agriculture • Guaranteed against loss by USDA • Pays lender if borrower defaults • Funded through the 2% Funding Fee (which can be financed into the loan!)
  • 4.
    What is RuralDevelopment? Two USDA programs are available: • Direct (low income up to $48,000 for 1-4 ppl) • Guaranteed (income up to $74,050 for 1-4 ppl)
  • 5.
    Advantages & Benefits •Not just for first-time buyers – anyone can qualify (based on income and property restrictions) • No loan limits (DTI and income limitations) • No down payment • Can finance 102% of appraised value • Low Monthly Mortgage Insurance (0.3% monthly for the life of the loan)
  • 6.
    Advantages & Benefits (cont.) • No cash reserves required • Closing costs can be financed or gifted (gifts are allowed from relatives who are NOT members of the household) • Unlimited seller contributions allowed • Repairs may be financed up to 100% of appraised value or “as improved” value • No FHA approval needed • Can partner with other funding sources, such as state bond programs like NC Housing
  • 7.
    Program Features • Owner-occupiedprincipal residence ONLY • 30 year fixed rate with competitive rates • 2/1 buydown permitted (qualify at note rate) • Borrowers must qualify with both income and geographic requirements • Non-occupant co-borrowers are NOT permitted • Borrower can be permanent or non-permanent resident alien, and must have a valid SS# • Cannot own another property (current home must be sold prior to or concurrently with the new purchase)
  • 8.
    Other Features • Streamlinedocumentation with 660 or higher FICO (rental history waiver – certain derogatory credit waivers allowed) • Credit waivers with compensating factors • DTI waivers (above 29/41) with compensating factors • Student loans must be included in ratios • Reservation of funds required • Appraisals prepared by HUD approved appraisers can usually eliminate the need for home inspection
  • 9.
    Credit History • Non-traditionalcredit is allowed (3 to 5 sources of credit is required). • Outstanding collection accounts, regardless of age, that are currently delinquent are NOT allowed. Collections must be paid (not including medical collections). • Any outstanding judgment obtained by the US in a federal court is NOT allowed. • Outstanding tax liens, no matter their age, are unacceptable. • BK not allowed in the last 36 months.
  • 10.
    Credit History If anyof these are part of the borrowers credit history, they will not be able to obtain USDA financing: • Judgments caused by nonpayment that is currently outstanding or has been outstanding in the past 12 months. • 2 or more rent/mortgage payments paid 30 days or more past due within the past 3 years. • Any collections paid in the past 12 months. Mitigating circumstances may be considered in the event of inaccurate credit information.
  • 11.
    Eligible Borrowers • UScitizens • Non-US citizens, provided the borrower satisfies all of the following requirements: • Occupies the property as a permanent residence; and • Has a social security number; and • Is eligible to work in the United States; and • Is a Qualified Alien with proper documentation
  • 12.
    Income Limits • Use of the eligibility website is suggested to obtain adjusted eligible income per household http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do Eligible deductions may be used for income qualification such as: • Household members under 18 years of age • Disabled or handicapped members of household over 18 years of age • Full-time students 18 or older • Individuals 62 years of age or older • Annual childcare expense for children up to 12 years of age if both parents are employed full-time
  • 13.
    Income Limits byCounty Below is an example of the income limits where Sue Pullen resides. Be sure to delete the box below and input your local county info. You can find your local county information by clicking this link: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HSF-Guar_Income_Limits.html ---------- Adjusted Income Limits ---------- County 1Person 2Persons 3Persons 4Persons 5Persons 6Persons 7Persons 8Persons Brunswick $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 Robeson $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 Other Area $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 74,050 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750 $ 97,750
  • 14.
    Property Requirements • Propertiesmust be located in RD eligible areas http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?Home • Single family detached • Condominiums/PUDs warrantable to RD guidelines • If on a well and septic, must be tested and meet county requirements • Termite inspection required – deficiencies must be corrected • New construction must have warranty • No manufactured housing
  • 15.
    Property Requirements • Propertiescannot be located in a flood zone (exceptions can be made) • Leaseholds are allowed if long-term leasing of homesites is well established local practice • The value of the site cannot exceed 30% of the total value of the property (exceptions can be made) • Property must have dependable water and waste disposal systems approved by local authorities • Property must have access to a paved or all-weather surface street, road or driveway • Properties with pools typically are not acceptable (the value of the pool is subtracted from the appraised value)
  • 16.
    Realtor Benefits • More buyers qualify to buy your listing • Quick turn times • Great for rural listings • No maximum loan amount • No down payment required • Closing costs can be included in the loan (up to the appraised value) • Low monthly pmi (a lot cheaper than FHA) • No "creative financing" needed
  • 17.
    Resources • USDA websiteto access handbook and Administrative Notices www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs/regs_toc.html#1980 • USDA National Office website www.rurdev.usda.gov
  • 18.
    Russell Smith Sr Loan Officer PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company 128 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 5917 Oleander Dr, Ste 206, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-914-0655 [email protected] www.russelldsmith.com