Eatonville, FL USDA Eligibility

USDA Eligibility Guide

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Eatonville, FL USDA Loan Eligibility Guide

A USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) mortgage, also known as a Eatonville, FL USDA Rural Development Loan, is designed to assist low-to-moderate-income households in purchasing homes in eligible rural and some suburban areas. Here are the general eligibility requirements:

1. Property Eligibility:

    • The home must be located in a USDA-eligible rural or suburban area around Eatonville, FL. The USDA provides an online tool to help potential borrowers determine if a specific property is in an eligible area.
    • The property must be used as the borrower’s primary residence.
    • The home must meet all local codes and program regulations.

2. Applicant/Household Eligibility:

    • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
    • The borrower must be unable to obtain a loan from other resources on terms and conditions that can reasonably be expected to meet.
    • The applicant must have a stable and dependable income, typically verified by two years of consistent employment. The income must also be sufficient to cover the mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance.
    • The household’s adjusted income must be at or below the applicable low-to-moderate income limit for the area.
    • A reasonable credit history. While a specific credit score is not mandated, a credit score of 640 or higher is typically required for streamlined processing. However, those with lower scores may still be eligible but may undergo a more stringent evaluation.

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    3. Income Limits:

    • Income limits vary by county and household size. You’ll need to check with our Eatonville, FL USDA service center or the USDA’s online tools to see specific limits.

    4. Loan and Debt Ratios:

    • Typically, a 29/41 ratio is followed. This means that 29% or less of your monthly income can go towards your mortgage (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) and 41% or less of your monthly income can go towards your total debt (this includes the mortgage and other debt obligations). Exceptions can be made in certain circumstances.

    5. Other Requirements:

    • Borrowers must personally occupy the dwelling as their primary residence.
    • The borrower must be legally able to take on the loan obligation.
    • First-time homebuyers are required to take a homeowner counseling class in some situations.

    6. Loan Terms:

    • The loan term is typically 30 years.
    • No down payment is usually required.
    • The interest rate can be set by the lender but is subject to USDA review.

    7. Guarantee Fee and Annual Fee:

      • The USDA charges an upfront guarantee fee, which can be rolled into the loan amount.
      • There’s also an annual fee, which is a percentage of the remaining principal amount, typically spread out in monthly installments.

    It’s crucial to remember that while these are the general requirements for Eatonville USDA mortgages, eligibility details can change. It’s always a good idea to consult with one of our Eatonville, FL USDA home loan professionals. Get pre-approved with our easy and stress free Eatonville, FL USDA home mortgage today.

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    More About Eatonville, Florida

    Eatonville is a town in Orange County, Florida, United States, six miles north of Orlando. It is part of Greater Orlando. Incorporated on August 15, 1887, it was one of the first self-governing all-black municipalities in the United States. (Brooklyn, IL, incorporated July 8, 1873, is the oldest incorporated Black town in the U.S.) The Eatonville Historic District and Moseley House Museum are in Eatonville. Author Zora Neale Hurston grew up in Eatonville and the area features in many of her stories.

    The Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School was founded in 1897 to provide education for
    blacks in grades 6-12 and taught children for over 100 years.

    In 1990 the town founded the Zora Neale Hurston Museum of Fine Arts. Every winter the town stages the Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities. A library named for her opened in January 2004.

    The population was 2,159 at the 2010 census. The vast majority are African American.
    Eatonville has no gas station, supermarket or drug store; only a Family Dollar. With a median household income of $27,000, the town is struggling to survive.

    Artist Jules Andre Smith has done a series of paintings depicting life in Eatonville during the 1930s and 1940s. Twelve of these works are at the Maitland Art Center in the adjacent town of Maitland.