What Does It Mean When USDA Runs Out Of Money?

Every year Congress puts funds into the USDA Rural Development “Account” for them to lend out to home buyers.  It’s a great program that requires no money down (for program details click here)…
On March 11, 2010 Rural Housing folks announced that they will probably run out of money before the end of April.  What does [...]

Benefits of USDA Home Loans in Johnston County and Wake County, NC

USDA Home Loans are not just for buying farms! In fact, we don’t really offer that kind of Rural Development loan!
We DO offer USDA Home Loans… 100%, No Money Down mortgage loans that are insured by the USDA program!
These loans have less insurance than FHA loans, so they are cheaper all the way around… but [...]

USDA Appraisal Requirement Change July 1, 2009

Beginning July 1, 2009 USDA is requiring the updated Freddie Mac/ Fannie Mae appraisal in their packages.  As with any change, there are some potential drawbacks.
USDA home loans are made in genearlly rural areas.  The new Freddie/Fannie appraisal is designed specifically to identify for the underwriter any recent changes (read DECLINING changes) identified in a particular [...]

Johnston County Qualifies for USDA Home Loans

In many NC Counties, you have to check the USDA website to make certain that the property you want to purchase is located within the USDA “footprint.”  But if you are buying in Johnston County – you’re safe!  The WHOLE COUNTY qualifies for USDA 100% Home Loans.
Now all you have to check is your income [...]

Maximum Income Requirements USDA in Wake County NC

The Raleigh / Cary markets are considered an MSA (Major Suburban Area??) by the Government.  So, in Wake County that’s how you will find the maximum income limits specified for Wake County. These numbers changed at the beginning of the year, and the new income limits (which are based upon the number of people in [...]

USDA More Than a Brand on Meat

USDA was once called Rural Economic Development – and prior to THAT it was called Farmer’s Home – but it’s all the same thing. The loan is designed for folks living in a more rural setting. There are TONS of places in North Carolina, and near metropolitan areas like Raleigh and Charlotte that qualify for this program.