Tennessee (TN) USDA Loans
Home Point Financial is pleased to announce that we now have Tennessee USDA financing. USDA Loans in Tennessee are intended to provide lower-income homeowners with 100 percent financing (with no down payment). USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) loans, once known as farm loans, are now available to Tennessee residents in almost every TN county outside of major metropolitan areas (rural areas in Tennessee including Henry County, Lauderdale County, Lincoln County and others).
USDA Loan Guidelines and Requirements
There are a number of requirements to qualify for Tennessee USDA Loans:
- Monthly Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- Tennessee 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).
- Tennessee 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.
Tennessee families must be able to afford the mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance.
Tennessee USDA Mortgage Rates
TN USDA Loan rates vary by individual and are determined by a number of factors specific to the individual, Tennessee property being financed, etc. In general, TN USDA rates are better than average compared to other options for qualifying individuals.
Tennessee USDA Lender
Apply now or contact the Tennessee USDA Mortgage experts at Home Point Financial to learn more about USDA Loans in Tennessee, eligibility and more.
