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WSJ: USDA Mortgages Growing in Popularity

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WSJ: USDA Mortgages Growing in Popularity

Hi Everyone,

 

If you live in a small town of 25,000 or less or if you're in a

suburb/exurb of the same size, you may be familiar with

mortgages from the US Dept of Agriculture. Other than VA

loans, they are the only federally-backed mortgages offering

100% financing to consumers.

 

Here's a Wall Street Journal link containing all the details. Enjoy!

 

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122937640286608173.html

 

Edit to Add: New home builders especially like USDA loans.

Many pay closing costs and the USDA fee is rolled into the

cost of the loan.

 

Additionally, we looked into USDA loans this time last year.

The mortgage company we spoke with said that the middle

qualifying FICO score is 620 or better, and interest rates ranged

from 5.75 to 6.5%. The higher your FICO score, the lower the

rate you qualify for. Smiley Happy

 

Scores and/or rates have probably changed, so I encourage you

to perform your own due diligence.

 

CanDo

 

"The right attitude is everything"

Message Edited by CanDoAttitude on 12-15-2008 07:41 PM
Message Edited by CanDoAttitude on 12-16-2008 04:53 AM
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