Lake Alfred, FL USDA Eligibility

USDA Eligibility Guide

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Lake Alfred, FL USDA Loan Eligibility Guide

A USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) mortgage, also known as a Lake Alfred, 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 Lake Alfred, 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 Lake Alfred, 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 Lake Alfred USDA mortgages, eligibility details can change. It’s always a good idea to consult with one of our Lake Alfred, FL USDA home loan professionals. Get pre-approved with our easy and stress free Lake Alfred, FL USDA home mortgage today.

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    More About Lake Alfred, Florida

    Lake Alfred is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was approximately 6,374 at the 2020 US census.

    The city was established soon after the South Florida Railroad reached the area in 1883. It had a number of early names, including Fargo, Chubb and Bartow Junction.

    The settlement was named Fargo by snowbirds escaping the cold of Fargo, North Dakota. They at first named the settlement after their hometown, but the United States Postal Service protested after a series of mix-ups with the town of Largo. The town then became Chubb and later Bartow Junction because it lay at the junction of a railroad leading south into the county seat Bartow.

    The name Lake Alfred was adopted in 1913 and was taken from the nearest large lake, named after Alfred Parslow, who came to Florida in 1877 and obtained a charter to build the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railroad.

    In 1917, the State of Florida established the first off-campus center for the University of Florida in Lake Alfred, the Citrus Experiment Station to study ways of improving citrus growing. Today this location is known as the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center.