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How Can I Get Rid of Mortgage Insurance for a Rural Housing Loan In Kentucky?
USDA’s Mortgage insurance is for the life of the loan
Mortgage insurance advantages & strategies for lower down payment and payment USDA has an annual fee which is similar to private monthly mortgage insurance premiums and an upfront guarantee fee paid to USDA at closing that is currently equal to 1% of the loan amount.
The annual fee is recalculated each year based on the new balance of the mortgage. The annual fee is currently only .35 which began October 1, 2016.
The annual fee percentage on USDA loans stays for the entire 30 year term but because it is based on the annual mortgage balance. Therefore, the dollar amount decreases each year.
How to calculate monthly mortgage insurance for Kentucky USDA loans:
Take Loan amount x 1.0101% (USDA funding fee) x .0035 / 12 = monthly
fee to include in the monthly mortgage payment.
So on a $100,000 sales price, going no money down, this would yield a total loan amount of $101,000 with a monthly mortgage insurance premium of $29.45 a month.
This is very cheap mortgage insurance when compared to an Kentucky FHA loan.
Additionally, the following KY USDA Rural Housing Guidelines have been updated below:
Income sources that will not be received for the next full 12 months must still be used in calculating Annual Eligibility Income unless specifically excluded by RHS guidelines (section 3555.152(b)(5)).
Time spent in school can only be used towards income requirements when the schooling is part of college, technical school, or the acquisition of career-based certificates in high school. A standard high school diploma without an accompanying certificate would not meet these requirements.
Documentation requirements for several types of income have been reduced from 2 years to 1 year, and additional guidance has been provided for previously missing income types
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On January 1, 2020 the USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program will begin to assess and collect a fee (aka Technology Fee) from lenders on each closed loan that was submitted via the Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS).
Specifically, any file submitted via GUS that is issued Form RD 3555-18E, “Conditional Commitment for Single Family Housing Loan Guarantee,” on or after January 1, 2020, will require lenders to remit a one-time $25 Technology Fee with their loan closing package (i.e. the same time a lender currently remits the Upfront Guarantee Fee).
This authority is provided by The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 which was signed into law on July 29, 2016. The law created Section 502(i) in the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1472(i)), later amended by Section 758 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, and permits the Secretary to assess and collect a guarantee underwriting user fee from lenders for their use of the Rural Housing Service’s (Agency’s) automated guaranteed loan systems.
The collection of the fee will enable the Agency to fund future information technology enhancements needed to improve program delivery and reduce burden to the public.
An advanced copy of Handbook-1-3555 Chapter 16 provides direction on the disclosure and collection of the Technology Fee along with a new section on frequently asked questions for loan closings. Lenders remitting closings via the Lender Loan Closing (LLC) System will notice the Technology Fee is disclosed separately from the Upfront Guarantee Fee in the Fees subsection of the Add Loan Closing page.
Although the fees are disclosed separately, they must both be paid using the same Pre-Authorized Debit Account. Once a loan closing transaction has been successfully submitted to USDA, the fee amounts will be listed separately on the Lender Loan Closing Confirmation page with different Pay.gov Tracking IDs. For this reason, it is possible for one fee amount to process and one to reject if the Pre-Authorized Debit Account is not funded in an amount enough to cover the total amount of both fees. Lenders unable to use the LLC System to remit closing packages must send a check for both the Upfront Guarantee Fee and Technology Fee (when applicable).
Disclaimer: No statement on this site is a commitment to make a loan. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient equity in the home to meet Loan-to-Value requirements, and final credit approval. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines and are subject to change without notice based on applicant’s eligibility and market conditions. Refinancing an existing loan may result in total finance charges being higher over the life of a loan. Reduction in payments may reflect a longer loan term. Terms of any loan may be subject to payment of points and fees by the applicant Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS#57916http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
— Some products and services may not be available in all states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. The content in this marketing advertisement has not been approved, reviewed, sponsored or endorsed by any department or government agency. Rates are subject to change and are subject to borrower(s) qualification.
You can refinance your existing USDA Rural Housing Loan. See details below:
Can you refinance a Rural Housing Loan? The short answer is yes. See below for qualifying criteria
KENTUCKY USDA LOAN GUARANTEED RURAL HOUSING REFINANCE FEATURES
Loan must be secured by the same property as the original loan. The original loan must be Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) or USDA Section 502 Direct only. The Program may not be used to refinance FHA, VA, or other government or conventional mortgages.
Term of the new loan will be 30 years.
Interest rate of the new loan cannot exceed the interest rate of the loan being refinanced. However, the interest rate of the new loan does not have to meet the interest rate requirements established in RD Instruction 1980-D, §1980.320 Interest rate.
Property must be owned and occupied by the borrowers as their principal residence.
The guarantee fee is 1.00% of the total principal obligation of the new loan.
The 1.00% guarantee fee may be always financed into any GRH refinancing transaction. As usual, borrowers may finance other closing costs and fees up to 100% of the current appraised value. However, it is possible for the loan-to-value (LTV) of the new loan to reach 101% if the 1% guarantee fee is financed. Loans may exceed 100% LTV only to the extent that the excess represents a financed guarantee fee of no more than 1.00%.
Total household income cannot exceed the moderate level for the area as established in RD Instruction 1980-D, Exhibit C.
GRH refinance loans are permitted for properties in areas that have been determined to be non-rural since the existing loan was made.
Applicants are not eligible to receive “cash out” from the refinancing transaction. However, applicants may receive reimbursement from loan proceeds at settlement for their personal funds advanced for eligible loan purposes that are part of the refinance transaction, such as an appraisal fee or credit report fee. At loan closing, a nominal amount of “cash out” to the applicants (beyond reimbursement of these “prepaid” items) may occasionally result due to final escrow and interest calculations. This amount, if any, must be applied to a principal reduction of the new loan.
Subordinate financing such as home equity seconds and down payment assistance “silent” seconds cannot be included in the new loan amount. Any existing secondary financing must be subordinate to the new first lien.
Maximum loan amount cannot exceed the balance of the loan being refinanced, plus the guarantee fee, and reasonable and customary closing costs, including funds necessary to establish a new escrow account.
Unpaid fees, such as late fees due the current servicer, are not eligible to be included in the new loan amount.
eligible areas on USDA Rural Development’s web-site at:
For commitments issues on or after October 1, 2016:
USDA charges the lender, who can pass the charge to the borrower, a one-time up-front cost, which is known as a Guarantee Fee. The Guarantee Fee can be financed in addition to the maximum base loan amount. The Guarantee Fee is calculated as follows as of October 1, 2016:
PURCHASE TRANSACTION CALCULATION:
1.00% of the TOTAL loan amount for commitments issued on or after 10/1/16.
Calculation: Base loan amount divided by .99 = Total loan amount (round down to nearest dollar). Total loan is then multiplied by 1.00% to get the amount of the guarantee fee.
1.00% of the TOTAL loan amount for commitments issued on or after 10/1/16.
Calculation: Base loan amount divided by .99 = Total loan amount (round down to nearest dollar). Total loan is then multiplied by 1.00% to get the amount of the guarantee fee.
ANNUAL FEE:
All loan transactions will include an annual fee of .35%
REPAYMENT RATIOS REFINANCE
FOR BOTH GUARANTEED LOAN TO GUARANTEED LOAN AND DIRECT LOAN TO GUARANTEED LOAN:
USDA – GUS Approved
USDA – Manual Underwrite – Must meet USDA guideline maximum debt ratios of 29 & 41%–No Exceptions Allowed.
TERM OF NEW LOAN
FOR BOTH GUARANTEED LOAN TO GUARANTEED LOAN AND DIRECT LOAN TO GUARANTEED LOAN:
TERM OF THE NEW LOAN WILL BE A 30 YEAR FULLY AMORTIZED FIXED RATE MORTGAGE ONLY.
INTEREST RATE
Interest rate of the new loan must be a fixed rate.
The interest rate must be lower than the existing loan to be refinanced.
Funded buy down accounts are not permitted.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Total adjusted income for the household cannot exceed the moderate level for the area as established in HB-1-3555.
LOAN SECURITY
Loan security must include the same property as the original loan.
The security property must be owned and occupied by the applicants as their principal residence.
RURAL / NONRURAL AREAS
SFHGLP refinance loans are permissible for properties in areas that have been determined to be non-rural since the existing loan was made.
PROPERTY VALUATION
The value of the new mortgage loan request must be supported by a new appraisal. The loan amount cannot exceed the present market value plus the one-time 2 percent guarantee fee. The new loan amount can include closing costs or lender fees if supported by market value.
INSPECTIONS
The lender must confirm the property meets or continues to meet the current requirements of HUD Handbook 4150.2 and 4905.1.
No further inspections or repairs required by Rural Development.
Lender may require inspections or repairs. Expenses related to inspections or repairs may not be financed.
NET TANGIBLE BENEFIT
Every refinance
The view and opinions stated on this website belong solely to the authors, and are intended for informational purposes only. The posted information does not guarantee approval, nor does it comprise full underwriting guidelines. This does not represent being part of a government agency. The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. Not all products or services mentioned on this site may fit all people
Good News for Kentucky First Time Home Buyers Using the USDA Rural Housing Loan Program!
Kentucky RHS USDA Mortgage Insurance Changes Below and Important Dates to Keep in Mind that could affect your loan closing and approval!
On October 1, 2016, both the upfront guarantee fee and annual fee for purchase and refinance loans will decrease. We are reducing the upfront guarantee fee from 2.75% to 1%, and the annual fee from .5% to .35%. The Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) will be updated on August 31, 2016, to allow lenders to select and underwrite using either the FY16 or FY17 fee schedule.
Due to the large volume of loan applications received daily, as well as current turn times, Kentucky will begin accepting applications using the new FY17 fee schedule on September 27, 2016
Applications using the new FY17 fee schedule submitted before September 27, 2016 will not be processed before October 1, 2016.
September 27, 2016 will be the last day Kentucky will accept applications using the existing FY16 fee schedule. This will ensure all of these submissions are reviewed by the Agency prior to October 1.
Most are familiar with USDA Rural Housing Loan Program being a great no money down program available and it is not just for Kentucky first time buyers.
But starting with commitments on October 1, the funding fee that is financed is going from 2.75% to only 1%! On a $100,000 loan, a buyer saves about $1750! In addition, the annual fee (like PMI) reduces from .5% to .35% which lowers the monthly payment by $15 a month on an $100,000 loan amount.
Joel Lobb
Senior Loan Officer
(NMLS#57916 text or call my phone: (502) 905-3708 email me at kentuckyloan@gmail.com
The view and opinions stated on this website belong solely to the authors, and are intended for informational purposes only. The posted information does not guarantee approval, nor does it comprise full underwriting guidelines. This does not represent being part of a government agency. The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the view of my employer. Not all products or services mentioned on this site may fit all people. NMLS ID# 57916, (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). USDA Mortgage loans only offered in Kentucky.
All loans and lines are subject to credit approval, verification, and collateral evaluation and are originated by lender. Products and interest rates are subject to change without notice. Manufactured and mobile homes are not eligible as collateral.
KY USDA Up-Front Guarantee Fee Increase Effective October 1st, 2015
Any Kentucky RHS USDA loan that has not received conditional commitment from state Rural Development Offices in Lexington, KY by end of business on 9/30 will be subject to the 2.75% up-front guarantee fee increase.
USDA/Rural Development. The Annual Guarantee Fee is set to INCREASE October 1.
The Kentucky USDA/Rural Development loan Annual Guarantee Fee is set to INCREASEOctober 1. 2014. Mark your calendar and prepare your processors for this change. Any loans that will be sent to Kentucky Rural Housing USDA for Commitment10/1/14 or after will need to have this fee showing properly. Which translates to loans that you start in September that are anticipating a conditional commitment being issued October 1 or after, will need the proper fee disclosed for us to send to USDA. Please understand that this may hold up the file from being sent to USDA in a timely manner.
Please note that the Kentucky Rural Development Upfront Guarantee Fee is not changing and will remain at the current 2% rate. The new Annual Fee will be increased to .50%. The terms currently in place regarding the fee remain the same. It will continue to be based on the unpaid principal balance and remain for the life of the loan.
In the case that a loan was obligated prior to October 1, but there is a change to the loan requiring it to go back to RD for a new Commitment, the borrowers will be subject to the new annual guarantee fee amount.
Adverse credit is listed in section 1980.345(d)(1). If a manually underwritten loan
is approved by the underwriter with any indicators of adverse credit, the underwriter
must document a credit waiver on the underwriting analysis to establish the
applicant’s intent for good credit. The applicant must provide the lender with
evidence to explain how the circumstances of the adverse credit meet the
requirements of 1980.345(d)(3)(i).
The evidence must support the adverse credit
was:
1.) temporary in nature,
2.) beyond the applicant’s control and
3.) the circumstances contributing to the adverse credit have been removed . Evidence
presented by the applicant must be retained in the lender’s permanent loan file. A
properly documented credit waiver will explain the details surrounding the adverse
credit to support the rational of the underwriter for their loan approval decision.
Exception: Manually underwritten loan files and GUS loans that receive a “Refer”
or “Refer with Caution” underwriting recommendation:
Credit scores of 680 and above: A documented credit waiver from the lender must
be submitted to RD. The supporting documentation from the applicant(s) is not
required to be submitted to RD. This documentation must be retained in the
lender’s permanent case file, available for future compliance reviews.
Credit scores of 679 to 581: The documented credit waiver and supporting
documentation must be submitted to RD and retained in the lender’s permanent case
file. Credit scores for 580 and below: Lenders should not approve loans with credit
scores of 580 and below if the loan exhibits any of the indicators of unacceptable
credit listed in section 1980.345(d)(1).
GUS “Accept” loans that have adverse credit accounts selected as “omit” by the
underwriter do not require a documented credit waiver to be submitted to RD.
Lenders are responsible to retain documentation provided by the applicant to
support their data entries in GUS. Lenders should enter comments in the “Notes”
section to support the omission of any debts on the “Asset and Liabilities”
application page.