Home Loan Learning Center
USDA vs Conventional Loans
October 7, 2024
For the first time in a year, homeowners with adjusting mortgages are facing rising mortgage rates.
FHA vs. Conventional Loans
October 7, 2024
For the first time in a year, homeowners with adjusting mortgages are facing rising mortgage rates.
FHA vs. VA Loans
October 7, 2024
For the first time in a year, homeowners with adjusting mortgages are facing rising mortgage rates.
USDA Loan Rates
October 2, 2024
The interest rate on your USDA loan is part of your mortgage’s overall cost. Lower USDA interest rates mean lower monthly payments and lower interest charges throughout the lifespan of your mortgage. With additional costs like the amount of private mortgage insurance, even saving a ...
USDA DTI Ratio, Limits, and Requirements 2025
October 2, 2024
When you apply for a USDA loan, your borrower will want to check that you can afford your mortgage and will be able to pay it comfortably, or at least within reasonable means. If you already have too much debt or financial obligations, you may ...
USDA Loan Benefits
October 2, 2024
If your lifestyle, work, and family needs can be met in a rural setting, then a USDA loan is the perfect way to access the property ladder and buy your home on very favorable terms. USDA loan benefits are geared towards low to middle-income families ...
How to Apply for a USDA Home Loan Step-by-Step
October 2, 2024
The USDA Loan Process Step-by-Step USDA home loans offer eligible rural and suburban homebuyers an excellent opportunity to buy a home without a down payment. Plenty of properties are available in rural areas that can make great homes and become yours at favorable loan terms, ...
USDA Loan Closing Costs. Who Pays the Hidden Costs?
July 26, 2024
You have found a property in rural America that meets your household income needs and fits your budget. Before finalizing the deal and buying the house, it’s good to know the closing costs and fees that you will need to pay for the USDA loan ...
What Disqualifies A Home From USDA Financing
July 26, 2024
Backed by the Department of Agriculture, USDA loans aim at helping prospective homeowners with a low household income buy their homes in an agricultural or suburban area. As such, a USDA home loan comes with favorable housing repayment terms and low interest rates. They also ...