Alaska USDA Loans
We are pleased to announce that we now have Alaska USDA financing. USDA Loans in Alaska are intended to provide lower-income homeowners with 100% home financing (with no down payment). USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) loans, once known as farm loans, are now available to Alaska residents in almost every AK county outside of major metropolitan areas (rural areas in Alaska).
What are Alaska USDA Loan Guidelines?
There are a number of requirements to quality for Alaska USDA Loans:
- Monthly Alaska housing costs (mortgage principal and interest, property taxes and insurance) must meet a specified percentage of your gross monthly income (29% ratio).
- Credit background will be fairly considered. At least a 640 FICO credit score is required to obtain a USDA approval through most lenders in Alaska.
- Alaska borrower must have enough income to pay your housing costs plus all additional monthly debt (41% ratio with some flexibility).
- Income can be up to 115% of the median income for the area.
- Bankruptcy: Have been discharged from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for three years or more (if applicable).
- Alaska property must be considered rural which is generally defined as open country with fewer than 10,000 people. Learn more here: http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov.
Alaska families must be able to afford the mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance.
Alaska USDA Mortgage Rates
AK USDA Loan rates vary by individual and are determined by a number of factors specific to the individual, Alaska property being financed, etc. In general, AK USDA rates are better than average compared to other options for qualifying individuals.
Alaska USDA Lender
Apply now or contact the Alaska USDA Mortgage experts at Home Point Financial to learn more about USDA Loans in Alaska, eligibility and more.
