Apply Online or Call 985-888-1660 HOME MARKET NEWS APPLY NOW GET A QUOTE LOAN PROGRAMS MORTGAGE INFORMATION REALTORS BLOG ABOUT US CONTACT US USDA Loans A USDA Loan is a mortgage loan that is insured by the US Department of Agriculture and available to qualified individuals who are purchasing or refinancing their home loan in an area that is not considered a major metropolitan area by USDA. Benefits of USDA Loans 100% Financing - you can buy a home with no money down. In some cases you can even finance your closing costs. You can refinance your home up to 100% of the value of your home. Low Fixed Rate Mortgage Options. They are usually easier to get because the Government insures the loan so that there is much less risk to the lender. They can be used for Existing Homes, Foreclosures or New Construction. Simple Loan Process. No Loan Limit. No Acreage Limit. There is No Prepayment Penalty. You can use the loan to repair or add on to your home. Flexible Credit Requirements. Who is eligible for a USDA Loan? Generally these loans are available to anyone who meets minimum credit guidelines and local area income requirements and is purchasing a home or refinancing their home in an area that is not considered a major metropolitan area by USDA. Some common misconceptions of USDA Loans: They are just for farmers - USDA Loans are not "just for farmers," millions of people from all walks of life already qualify. FHA or Conventional Loans are better - USDA Loans often offer better terms than an FHA or conventional loans. They aren't flexible - Actually, USDA Home Loans can be used to buy a new home or refinance to a lower rate. Only certain people can qualify - Anyone who meets the income and credit guidelines can qualify for a USDA Home Loan. They are only for rural areas - Actually, USDA Loans are available in many areas that most people would not consider rural. For example, many small communities just outside of metropolitan areas qualify as rural areas according to the US Department of Agriculture. They are harder to get than FHA or Conventional Loans - This just isn't true. In many cases USDA Loans are actually easier to get because the loans are guaranteed by the government. Great for First-time Home Buyers 100% Financing (including Closing Costs) No Down Payment Requirements No Prepayment Penalties Low Rates Existing Homes, Foreclosures, New Construction Check to see if you qualify for a USDA Loan: First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Question Please enter the code in the image above Submit These materials are not from HUD or FHA and were not approved by HUD or a government agency. Ace Mortgage Company 711 River Highlands Blvd. Covington, LA 70433 Fax: 985-888-1665 Email: phil@acemortgagela.com NMLS: 49604 Quick Links Licensing Privacy Policy Requested Documents Secure Document Upload Site Map Contact Us First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Question Please enter the code in the image above Submit Copyright © Ace Mortgage Company, Etrafficers, Inc and its licensors. All rights reserved. Mortgage Websites designed and powered by Etrafficers, Inc.