Nevada Housing USDA Loan - Home is Possible
Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Down Payments, Lowest Rates
USDA program for Nevada residents with subsidized interest rates & down payment assistance options.
Program Description
30-year fixed rate USDA insured mortgage from Nevada Housing on their Home First program. This loan program provides a 2nd mortgage up to 4% of the first mortgage, at 0% interest, which is forgiven after 3 years. Enables many borrower to purchase with $0 down. Min credit score is 640 (680 for manufactured homes).
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Nevada Housing USDA Loan - Home is Possible
Min. Credit Score
640
Min. Down Payment
0%
Max Loan Amount
$570,000
Qualification variables shown here are for 1-Unit Primary Residences, and loan amount ranges vary based on US County. Register Now to see if this loan program is a good fit for you, find your county limits, and find more options for purchasing a home.
Pros & Cons
- $0 (Zero) Down Payment
- Assistance Forgiven after 3 years
- Also available for manufactured homes
- Income limit restrictions apply
- Only available for 1-unit primary residences
- Requires UFMIP (Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium)
- Limited Availability
- Specific USDA-defined property zones
Program Availability
Nevada Housing USDA Loan - Home is Possibles are available in 1 state.
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“The Home is Possible USDA loan option gives up to 4% of assistance. 640 min score (680 if manufactured home). Forgiven after just 3 years. Allows borrowers to purchase a home with $0 out of pocket."
Occupancy & Property Types
Qualification factors for this program can vary based on how you intend to occupy the property and what type of property you are purchasing. By registering for a free account , you can check program limits for all property and occupancy types.
Occupancy Types
Available Property Types for Primary Residence
Income & Purchase Price Limits
Your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI), as well as purchase price and income limits, are important factors when qualifying for a home loan program. By registering for a free account , you can find the exact program limits for this program and others in your area and for your unique scenario.
Debt-to-Income Limit
45.00%
Purchase Price Limit
$570,000
Income Limit
$105,000
Annual Household (1-2) Income
Qualification variables shown here are for 1-Unit Primary Residences, and loan limit ranges vary based on US County. Amounts may be rounded. Exact amounts can be accessed by registering for a free account.
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Key Features
- USDA loan program from NV Housing; easier qualification than other options
- 100% Mortgage + up to 4% of assistance
- Lower Credit Requirements (640 Score)
Additional Conditions
- Geographic Restrictions (Must be in USDA lending zone)
- Homebuyer education is required if for at least one borrower if any of the borrowers are a first time homebuyer
- 640 Min Credit Score
- Only available in specific USDA-defined property zones
Other Limitations
In some circumstances, there are specific requirements you must meet or homebuyer education courses you must attend in order to be eligible for the loan program.
No other program limitations
A Homebuyer Education Class is required for this loan program.
Class Name: 8 options per Guide. FHLMC CreditSmart, FNMA HomeView
All buyers (any person on the note/warranty Deed) must attend an approved homebuyer education course. All borrowers are required to attend –first-time buyers, repeat buyer. CoSignors are NOT required to attend. A NPS on title must attend homebuyer education. FHLMC CreditSmart, FNMA HomeView, and Money Management Int'l are most popular options
Mortgage Insurance & Fees
Most mortgage programs require mortgage insurance when you are financing more than 80% of the purchase price or appraised value. Some programs may also have an associated funding fee, paid at the time of closing, or an annual fee. Learn all about the different fees here.
Required On All FHA Loans
Type: Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)This FHA program requires the Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) regardless of the amount of your down payment or home equity.
Type: USDA Gurantee Fee
USDA mortgage insurance is paid via two fees: an upfront guarantee fee equal to 1 percent of the loan amount, and an annual fee equal to 0.35 percent of the loan amount.
Type: No Annual Fee
This program does not have an annual fee.
Estimated Closing Costs: 2.5%
These amounts are just an estimate. Your closing costs include things like loan origination fees, discount points, appraisal fees, title insurance, taxes, deed recording fees, and other charges.
Grants, Bonds & 2nd Mortgages
There are certain programs that can be combined with this NV Housing USDA - HIP program to help cover all or a portion of your down payment and closing costs, or provide additional borrower benefits.
Nevada Housing Home is Possible Second Mortgage
|NV Housing USDA - HIPNevada Housing HIP 2nd Mortgage
Max. Loan Amount
$570,000
Min. Credit Score
640
Min. Down Payment:
0% 0%
Nevada Housing Home is Possible Teacher 2nd Mtg
|NV Housing USDA - HIPNevada Housing HIP Teacher 2nd Mortgage
Max. Loan Amount
$570,000
Min. Credit Score
640
Min. Down Payment:
0% 0%
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* Property must be with the USDA lending map
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