Terms/Product
Fixed: 30 Yr. only
Underwriting
All loans are run through GUS (Guaranteed Underwriting System). Must be
located in an eligible location http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/
Accept/Eligible and
Manual underwriting allowed on an exception basis. Technically a manual
underwrite is considered an exception.
USDA files cannot have multiple exceptions when a file has to receive a
manual underwrite.
All USDA files will need 2 months bank statements regardless if funds are
needed or not needed for closing.
Credit Score
600 - Lower of 2 or Middle of 3 repositories. (580-599 exception only)
640 and below credit scores require a manual underwrite. (GUS will not
approve 640 and below)
Down Payment
No minimum down payment required- but asset verification is still required
Seller Assist
Maximum 6% of sales price
DAP Assistance
Borrowers who choose to make a down payment may use a Government or
Municipal Down Payment Assistance Program (DAP).
Subordinate Financing
Not Permitted.
Reserves
N/A No Reserves
Mortgage/Rent History
If Credit score is > 640 then follow GUS Findings. If Credit Score is < 640 need
verification of rent (cancelled checks or 3rd party Institution)
Occupancy
Owner Occupied Primary residence only.
Debt to Income Ratio
Must maintain Gus Accept Findings – typically maximum 43% DTI, Credit score
less than 640 – DTI must not exceed 29/41
Bankruptcy
Minimum 2 Years discharged if a result of extenuating circumstances. Minimum 3
Years discharged if a result of financial mismanagement. Multiple Bankruptcies
are not permitted.
Foreclosure
Minimum 3 Years completed. Delinquencies since Foreclosure discharge will be
scrutinized and may result in an ineligible loan.
Property Types
Single Family Attached and Detached, Condo, PUD
Condominium
Condominium must be currently approved by HUD (FHA).
Mortgage Insurance
1.00% Up front guarantee Fee as of 10/1/15, .35% Annual Fee
Cash out
Not applicable. Program is available on Purchases/ Rate and Term only.
Appraisal
Full Appraisal is required. Appraisals must be ordered via Mortgage Machine or
approved AMC. Appraisal must meet HUD standards
Escrows
Escrow of Tax, Insurance and MIP are required on all loans.
Property Flips
Flip transactions are eligible
Borrower may own additional property however the other property must be
deemed inadequate (increased family size, family needs, and safety hazards) or
other property must be more than 50 miles away from the subject
Must be an Arm’s Length transaction. Must prove the loan is not a bail out if a Non
Arm’s length transaction
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