{"id":2620,"date":"2018-09-17T23:27:57","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T23:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamhomefinancing.com\/\/?page_id=2620"},"modified":"2018-09-17T23:27:57","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T23:27:57","slug":"arizona-usda-home-loans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dreamhomefinancing.com\/arizona-usda-home-loans.aspx","title":{"rendered":"Arizona USDA Lenders &#8211; Guidelines and Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arizona USDA Loan Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A\u00a0USDA loan will allow you to purchase a pre-existing home or even build a new one or renovate on older home in a rural area in Arizona. This program provides lenders with the ability to provide borrowers with 100%\u00a0financing and competitive USDA\u00a0mortgage rates.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>If you live in a rural area, you should really consider a USDA loan if your property qualifies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arizona USDA Home Loan Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100%\u00a0financing with NO\u00a0down payment<\/li>\n<li>Closing costs can be financed<\/li>\n<li>Relaxed credit requirements so those with poor credit scores can still qualify<\/li>\n<li>Term options &#8211; available in both 30yr and 15 year fixed loan programs<\/li>\n<li>Very low rates &#8211; USDA home loans usually are lower or at least competitive with the best rates you can find<\/li>\n<li>Wide range of eligible properties since most of the US\u00a0is considerd to be rural.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is Eligible for a USDA Mortgage Loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arizona applicants must meet the criteria below and also must be willing and able to repay the loan.<\/p>\n<p><u>USDA Loan Requirements in Arizona:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be a citizen of the US\u00a0or be an eligible non-citizen<\/li>\n<li>Must be legally able to borrow (ie, must meet the age limits)<\/li>\n<li>Must occupy the home as your primary residence<\/li>\n<li>Must currently be without safe and sanitary housing now<\/li>\n<li>Must not have the current ability to obtain a conventional loan from other sources and lenders<\/li>\n<li>May not be barred from participating in any federal loan progams.<\/li>\n<li>Must meet the income limits set by the program<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/files\/RD-GRHLimitMap.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">CLICK\u00a0TO\u00a0SEE\u00a0WHETHER\u00a0YOUR\u00a0INCOME\u00a0LEVEL\u00a0QUALIFIES<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>USDA Property Requirements in Arizona:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The homes must not be greater than 2,000 square feet<\/li>\n<li>The home may not be a business or a commercial property<\/li>\n<li>The home may not have a built-in or in-ground swimming pool<\/li>\n<li>The home cannot have a market value that exceeds the loan limit in your area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Which Arizona Areas are Eligible for a USDA loan?<\/u><\/p>\n<p>For the most part, areas that have a population of less than 35,000 people qualify. However, to be sure please check your property address using the link below.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov\/eligibility\/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=sfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK\u00a0TO\u00a0SEE\u00a0WHETHER\u00a0YOUR ARIZONA PROPERTY\u00a0ADDRESS\u00a0QUALIFIES<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>How Can The Funds Be Used?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In general, the funds can be used to buy, build or renovate a home in an eligible area. Funds can be used for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase of an existing or new property to bs used as your primary residence. You may also finance the closing costs so there is truly no out of pocket expenses.<\/li>\n<li>The rehabilitation and costs to repair the purchase of your home.<\/li>\n<li>Refinancing an existing home if your current loan is eligible.<\/li>\n<li>Improvements to accomodate a disabled person who will live in the home (ie ramps, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Fees related to connecting your home to the utilities (water, electric, sewer, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Escrow accounts needed at closing for real estate taxes and\/or insurance<\/li>\n<li>To purchase the required home equipment such as appliances, furnaces, air conditioning, etc<\/li>\n<li>Energy efficient improvements<\/li>\n<li>Any additional site preparation such as fencing, landscaping, grading, trees\/shrubs, driveways, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you and your home meet the criteria above, we think that a USDA\u00a0loan would be a no brainer!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamhomefinancing.com\/\/LeadForm\/\">CLICK\u00a0TO\u00a0BE\u00a0CONNECTED\u00a0TO\u00a0A\u00a0USDA LOAN\u00a0EXPERT IN ARIZONA NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; USDA\u00a0Home Loans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What is the payback period?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Loans can vary from 15 years up to as much as 38 years for very low income applicants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Do I\u00a0have to be a first time homebuyer to qualify?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: No, if you and your future home meet the program eligibility guidelines, then you may use this program to purchase the home regardless as to whether you are a first time home buyer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: If I\u00a0filed for bankfruptcy, can I\u00a0get a USDA\u00a0loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, one year after a chapter 13 bankruptcy and 3 years after a chapter 7 bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I\u00a0finance a modular home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes but there may be additional appraisals required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is there a minimum credit score?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Typically, the minimum credit score is 640 if you would like to get an automatic approval. However, your lender may help you to qualify with a lower score.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Are the USDA\u00a0rates higher or lower?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The USDA\u00a0rates are extremely competitive.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/dreamhomefinancing.com\/\/LeadForm\/\">CLICK\u00a0TO\u00a0CONNECT\u00a0WITH\u00a0A\u00a0USDA\u00a0LENDER<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to get a no obligation rate quote and to see if you qualify.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I\u00a0finance the closing costs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: In many instances yes you can finance the USDA\u00a0closing costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Does the home need to be in a rural area?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, the home must be in an area that the USDA\u00a0considers to be rural.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Are there income limits?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, your income may not exceed the maximum for the county that the home is in which is usually 115% of the median income for your area. One of our lenders can help you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How long does it take to get a USDA home loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: It should take between 30-60 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What is a USDA appraisal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Appraisals are required for the lender to determine the true value of the property. There is a different appraisal process for USDA home loans vs conventional loans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Do USDA loans require a home inspection?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, it is a requirement for all USDA loans to have a home inspection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Do USDA loans require a termite inspection?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: No, but it is a good idea to make sure that the home does not have termites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can you buy a fixer upper with a USDA loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0The Rural Repair and Rehabilitation Loan will allow you do to this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can you refinance a USDA loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes you can as long as your current loan is a USDA loan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What is a USDA Streamlined Refinance?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: It is a USDA loan that requires less documentation to refinance the loan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are able to help you to find an USDA home loan with the best USDA lenders in the following states:<\/strong> Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Arizona USDA Loan Information A\u00a0USDA loan will allow you to purchase a pre-existing home or even build a new one or renovate on older home in a rural area in Arizona. 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