The Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Loan program is a government insured single-family home loan program for low-to–moderate income borrowers looking to purchase a home in a designated rural development area.This program is an excellent option to offer borrowers who are not able to make a significant down payment on a home.Here are some of the key features and benefits of the Guaranteed Rural Housing Program:
oUp to 102% Financing Available Using Appriased Value
o100% of Closing Costs can be Financed oNo Mortgage Insurance, No Reserves, and No Prepayment Penalties!
oNo Maximum Loan Amount
oNo Limit on Seller Contributions oNo minimum contribution from the borrower’s own funds o 30 Year Fixed Rate Loan Programs Only
oNo Private Mortgage Insurance required; Upfront USDA Guaranteed Fee of 2% can be financed into the loan amount for purchase transactions and .5% for rate/term refinances