USDA Single Family Housing Programs
502 Direct Loan Program
502 Direct Loan Program Mission Serve Very Low and Low income applicants Obtain a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling In eligible RURAL areas, populations < 20,000 people Purchase, build, and/or repair a dwelling New dwelling, existing dwelling, repairs Assist those who have insufficient resources to obtain housing elsewhere
502 Direct Loan Benefits 100% financing No down payment required, unless over non-retirement asset limit Non-elderly household limit = $15,000 Elderly household limit = $20,000 Fixed loan term: 33 or 38 years Interest rates established monthly by N.O. Fixed rate after loan closes
502 Direct Loan Benefits Payment Assistance/Subsidy is Available: May reduce effective IR to as low as 1% Reduces eligible applicant s required monthly payment Based upon household income Subject to recapture if: Property is sold Owner transfers title/no longer occupied Once the loan is PIF
502 Direct Loan Benefits $220,532 maximum mortgage limit statewide Some closing costs may be included above appraised value No PMI required Real estate taxes and insurance are escrowed Not limited to first time homebuyers Partner with other funding sources Work with USDA staff through entire process
502 Direct Loan Facts Income limits = based on household size & county interested in Applicant must have an acceptable credit history Show repayment ability for loan amount requested No acreages or income producing property Not own another home @ the time of loan closing Program is centralized = team of 9 Lots of money available!!
Application Process Overview Applicant submits application to for processing processes application & determines eligibility issues a Certificate of Eligibility Applicant completes Homebuyer Education course
Application Process Overview Applicant enters into a sales contract 3rd party inspector inspects the property figure out repairs Appraisal is contracted out by RD Loan obligated and approved with RD *Currently obligating subject to appraisal once a PA is received Attorney closes loan
Iowa Direct Team Contact Information DirectIA@ia.usda.gov Phone: 515-284-4444 Fax: 855-415-3562 210 Walnut Street Room 873 Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Program
Guaranteed Loan Program Mission Serve Low and Moderate income applicants Obtain a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling Acquire, build, rehabilitate, improve, or relocate a dwelling In eligible RURAL areas, populations < 20,000 people Insufficient resources to obtain housing Unable to secure necessary credit from other sources with reasonable terms/conditions without a guarantee
Guaranteed Loan Benefits 100% financing No purchase price limits Determined by applicant s repayment ability 30 year loan term lender sets interest rate No reserves required No down payment No PMI required Not limited to first time homebuyers No restrictions on size or design of dwelling
Guaranteed Loan Benefits Closing costs, repairs, & improvements may all be financed Can be combined with other housing programs Can loan on acreages, as long as not income producing Outbuildings = acceptable, as long as not income producing Interior/Exterior repairs can be escrowed Can retain a home and purchase a new one, as long as current home no longer adequately meets application s need
Guaranteed Loan Benefits 90% Loan Note Guarantee (USDA provides up to a 90 percent guarantee to the lender on qualifying loans, reducing the lender s risk in the event of a default by the borrower) Original principal loan amount $150,000 Maximum loss claim payout $135,000
Guaranteed Loan Facts Income limits = 2 tiered, depends on county interested in Adequate & dependable income Reasonable credit history Have ratios that fall within the 29% (PITI) and 41% (TD) limits Centralized GRH Program = team of 5 Plenty of money available!
Annual & Upfront Guarantee Fee GRH Loans are subject to reduced fees as of October 1, 2016: Upfront guarantee fee (1.0%) Non-refundable May be passed onto the borrower Can be loaned above the appraised value Annual fee (.35%) Based off the annual scheduled unpaid principal balance of the loan for the life of the loan May be passed onto the borrower May be escrowed
Overview of GRH Process Applicant makes application with an approved GRH lender Lender applies to USDA RD for a guarantee on the loan RD Reviews application for: Completeness Eligible applicant(s), income, property, loan purpose Assurance of repayment ability Sufficient collateral Environmental review RD obligates loan funds RD issues Conditional Commitment to lender within 24-48 hours of receiving complete application
Iowa GRH Team Contact Information RD-GRHIA@ia.usda.gov Phone: 515-284-4667 Fax: 855-415-3562 210 Walnut Street Room 873 Des Moines, Iowa 50309
504 Loan & Grant Program
504 Program Objective Serve very low-income owner occupants of modest single family homes make necessary repairs to their homes
504 Program Facts Very Low Income Limit Own Home 1% loan up to 20 years $20,000 outstanding at one time Grant for those over 62 years of age Remove Health & Safety Hazards $7,500 lifetime limit
504 Eligible Purposes Loan funds are available to: Improve or modernize a home Make the home safer or more sanitary Remodel the home to make it more accessible for household members with disabilities Grant funds are available to: Remove health & safety hazards Remodel the home to make it accessible for household members with disabilities Identified health and safety hazards should be separated and documented specifically from the loan improvements and other sources of partnership funds
504 Eligible Purposes storm doors, windows, roof, structural support, water heater, electrical, plumbing, furnace, steps, handrails, water and sewer systems, insulation, accessibility items such as a ramp, high rise stool, grab bars, bathtub/shower modifications, etc.
504 Eligible Purposes Repairs to manufactured homes: Applicant must own the home and the site Repairs must remove health or safety hazards Home must be on a permanent foundation or put on a permanent foundation with 504 funds
Applicant MUST: Be very low-income Applicant Eligibility Own and occupy the dwelling, leasehold must have an unexpired term of 2 years beyond the term of the note or grant agreement Have a credit history that indicates a reasonable ability to meet debt obligations Be 62 or older to qualify for a grant
Committed to the future of rural communities Our team would be happy to schedule a time to meet with you or schedule a teleconference to continue this conversation about what our program has to offer. Thank you for all you do in our district/area and I look forward to working with you.
Iowa Offices 504 applications are processed by the USDA office serving the area where the home is located
Iowa RD Office Contacts 504 applications are processed by the USDA office serving the area where the home is located Albia 641-932-3031 Atlantic 712-243-2107 Humboldt 515-332-4411 Indianola 515-961-5365 Iowa Falls 641-648-5181 LeMars 712-546-5149 Mt. Pleasant 319-986-5800 Storm Lake 712-732-1851 Tipton 563-886-6006 Waverly 319-352-1715
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