Title: Guaranteed Residential Housing Single Family
1DRAFT
Guaranteed Residential Housing - Single Family -
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3Program Objectives
- To assist low to moderate income households in
obtaining a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling
as a primary residence in an eligible area.
4AGENDA
- OVERVIEW
- PROPERTY ELIGIBILITY
- INCOME with exercise
- CREDIT
- REPAYMENT ABILITY
- SUBMISSION PROCESS
- MISCELLANEOUS
- RESOURCES AND FORMS
5Whats with the name?
- Rural Development is a description.
- Business loans
- Community Facilities (fire stations, community
centers, schools, hospitals) - Water Waste (infrastructure, equipment)
- Multi-family
- Subsidized DIRECT lending for low/very low income
- Guaranteed Residential Lending
6Home Buyer Benefits
- 102 LTV
- No Mortgage Insurance
- 30 Year Fixed Best Rate
- No down payment
- No Loan Limit
- FICO 620 streamlined processing
- Unrestricted Gifts
- No Reserves Required
7Theres more!
- Sellers Contributions to closing costs not
capped BUT are limited to customary costs - NO declining market adjustment
- Retain cash reserves
- Families can move in with NO out of pocket
investment. - Must be owner occupied.
8We try to make it work!
LENDER'S UNDERWRITE
CREDIT
FLEXIBILITY IN RATIOS WITH GOOD DOCUMENTED
COMPENSATING FACTORS
39/48?
29/41
31/43
9NO PMI LOAN 5 down 8,750 9 Rate NO MI
1338
FLEX 97 3 down 5250 680-699 FICO 35 MI
1259
FLEX 97 3 down 5250 700 FICO 18 MI
1245
FHA 3 down 5250 850-680 FICO 1.25 UFMIP
55 bp MI
1222
95 LTV CONVENTIONAL 5 down 8750 30
MI 1214
Welcome to Reality!
MCM/HOME POSSIBLE 3 down 5250 680 699 FICO
18 MI 1213
80/20 80 1st 7 30 YR TERM 20 2nd 8.5
30 YR TERM 1201
MCM/HP 3 down 5250 700 FICO 18 MI
1196
175,000 Loan 7 rate No r.e. taxes insurance
included
VA 2.15 GUARANTY FEE NO MI
1189
102 LTV RURAL DEVELOPMENT NO MI
1188 100 LTV RURAL DEVELOPMENT NO MI
1164
10CLTV not limited by RD!
- 1st mortgage is guaranteed by RD and cannot
exceed 100 LTV RD fee - No restriction on source or amount of subordinate
financing except - Loan payment, if any, must be included in the
ratio - Careful Your lender may have restrictions
11WHAT IS LTV IN 100 LTV?
- L T V
- V for value, not C for Contract amount
- Not limited to lesser of contract or value.
- Closing costs and repairs may be financed into
the purchase loan when value is more than
contract.
12Is this a first-time homebuyer program?
- No, but most of them are.
- It is an owner-occupant program
- RD is experiencing a record volume
13Can domestic partners apply?
- YES
- Borrower. Collectively, all parties who applied
for and received a specific guaranteed loan from
an eligible Lender. - The adults in the household can apply singularly
or as co-applicants without limit to the number
of them.
14Home Owner Ed
- Encouraged but not required
- Some lenders may require it.
15Lender fees Keep them reasonable and comparable
to the total charged on FHA or VA loans
16 Try Rural Development FIRST
- Test every customer for RD eligibility FIRST
- Is the property in an eligible area?
http//eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov - Is the household income within limits?
- http//eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov
- Is their credit history reasonable?
- Lenders underwriter makes the decision.
- Is their repayment ability reasonable?
17Site Eligibility
- Must be in Eligible Area
- Includes urban fringes of cities
- No major adjustments in many years
- http//eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/
- Access from a Street, Road or Driveway
- Residential, non-farm, non-commercial
- CAN be zoned agriculture. Check with county
regarding whether home construction is allowed. - Site Value typically must be 30 of total value
- Cannot be subdivided into additional buildable
lots
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27Loan Purposes
- Purchase new and existing homes as a
- primary residence
- Includes all pre-pays closing expenses
- Appraisal, application fee, CR fee, deposit on
contract, survey, architectural fees, etc. - Discount points for
- Cost to establish escrow accounts
- Tax monitoring service
- (real estate taxes and insurance)
low-income only
28Loan Purposes
- Repairs or Improvements to Dwelling
- Purchase and installation of necessary
appliances, energy saving measures and storm
cellars. - Necessary facilities such as garage, storage
shed, driveways, and water/sewage. - Special design features or equipment for disabled
29Loan Purposes
- Take Out loan
- Construction of a new home, or
- Purchase and improvement of existing home
- Construction must be arranged in connection with
loan package
30Loan Purposes
- Construction-perm
- Obtain commitment prior to construction
- RD guarantees after completion
- A couple of extra forms
- Lender must have strict control of funds
- Detailed plans and specifications
- Contract not reliant on builders allowances
- Contract has deadline/penalty
- New appraisal at 6 months
31New Construction
- Stick Modular
- New is 12 months or less, not previously
occupied. Includes already constructed,
partially constructed or planned construction. - All types typical for the area
32Existing Home
- Can lack some amenities as long as it meets
minimum HUD Handbooks 4150.2 4905.1 - Are floor covering required? NO Are appliances
required? NO - Must be safe, decent, structurally sound
- Take out loan Property purchased and renovated
for re-sale. - No restriction on time deed must be held by
previous owner
33Existing Homes Is it allowed?
- Conditions that would warrant additional repairs
include those that pose a threat to the safety of
the occupants, jeopardize the soundness and
structural integrity of the property or
adversely affect the likelihood of a low- to
moderate income borrower from becoming a
successful homeowner MUST be corrected!
34Existing Property Inspections
- HUD Handbook 4150.2 4905.1
- Appraiser certifies in comments section or used
the RD optional certification (or similar) - Recommend using FHA appraiser
- State certified and whole house inspection
- Appraiser checks all components or else separate
inspections must be ordered - Test well water. Must meet county requirement.
35What if
- If the property is currently occupied, perhaps by
the customer, is the water test still required? - Yes. That is no assurance the water is safe.
- If the property is occupied, is a septic
inspection required? - Only if the FHA appraiser calls for it
- Water is high in iron?
- Comply with local code.
- Abatement (filter) can be financed
36 Is a whole-house inspection required? (existing
home)
- Only if
- The appraiser is not a currently active FHA
appraiser. - The lender would have the responsibility for
determining whether the property met the
requirements of HUD Handbooks 4150.2 and 4905.1 - RD does not dictate what will or will not be
repaired. - Reduce the cost and time get the FHA appraisal
- Not required to log in the appraisal with FHA
37Appraisal
- The Form 1004MC is required
- Appraisals can be ordered locally
38What about pest inspection?
- Only if required by the lender, appraiser,
inspector, or State law - Recommended if wood is touching the ground
39What about known hazards, such as sinkhole or
chemical contaminants?
- Known hazards must be disclosed to the applicant,
lender, appraiser, and to RD - Order additional water test on wells for the
known chemical hazard - RD must do an environmental review on each loan.
- Hazards affecting the health or safety of the
family will disqualify the property.
40Homes with in-ground pool
- Loan is limited to value without the pool.
- Example contract price 100,000
- as is value 110,000
- Value as if it had no pool 105,000
- Maximum base loan 105,000
- LOAN IN UP TO 5,000 CLOSING COSTS!
- PLUS finance in the GRH fee
41POOL - APPRAISAL
- Appraiser determines two values
- AS IS with the pool (basic appraising)
- Pretend value as if there is no pool
- Find 2-3 comps without pools
- Skip the pool adjustment
- Determine no pool value from the adjusted sales
price of comparables - Think of it as an appraisal within the appraisal,
adding one page of additional no pool but
otherwise comparable properties
42Additional pool comments
- Do not advise the appraiser to give the pool a
zero value. - There is NO pre-approval waiver by RD
- Youve heard that in-ground pools are not
permitted under the recently passed ARRA - True, but RD is not using ARRA funds. The are
funded from the regular allocation - ARRA funds are used for all other projects so
that the regular allocation is reserved for the
pool loans and construction-perm loans.
43CONDO
Lender certification Reviewed condo
documentation That condo is in compliance with
HUD, VA, FNMA, or FHLMC guidelines Option
certification form is available from RD Dont
forget the appraisal attachment
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44Properties in PUD (other than condominium)
- FHA no longer requires approval of a PUD as a
precondition for placing FHA mortgagee insurance
on a dwelling located in the development. - Therefore, lenders may rely on FHAs general
acceptance of PUDs for compliance with the
requirement of RD - No requirement of units sold
45New manufactured home
- Must be purchased from Agency approved dealer
- Must meet specific RD set-up and landscaping
requirements - List is posted on FL website www.rurdev.usda.gov/
fl/guarrhs.htm Click on link Lender
Information - Set-up/landscaping/driveway requirements are
posted at the same web site.
46Prohibited Purposes
- Existing Manufactured Home
- No refinancing EXCEPT
- Current RD loan (Direct or Guaranteed)
- Balance owed on purchase of lot for construction
loans is OK - Income producing property
- Must be residential use only
- No cash back except for pre-paids included into
the loan amount
47No weird homes
- Projects that are not eligible
- Non-typical homes for the area
- Appraiser must use like kind comps.
- Example No log home, A-frame, stilt home unless
they can find those types of homes for
comparables. No log homes sold in the area?
Then the subject log home will not be considered.
- Condominium hotels
- Timeshares
- Houseboat projects
- Multi-dwelling units where the owner is permitted
to hold title to more than dwelling by a single
deed
48RETAIN PRESENT HOME AS A RENTAL?
Can they afford to be a landlord?
- Rental income of less than 2-yrs will not count
for repayment (inadequate history). - Present mortgage payment must be counted in back
ratio. - Present taxes and insurance will go up,
non-occupant. - Exception Documented job transfer (new to
area). Or present home is not safe, decent,
sanitary or functionally inadequate. - Allow net rental income with signed 1-yr lease,
proof of deposit and first month rent paid. - CANNOT OWN MORE THAN ONE OTHER HOME. CANNOT
ASSIST RE INVESTORS
49But....what about outbuildings?
- Outbuildings typically associated with
residential living are permitted. - Vehicle storage
- Yard/garden storage
- Boat storage
- RV storage
- Shelter for pets including those normally
considered as farm animals - Not considered as associated with an income
producing enterprise. - Must be insured if given value by the appraiser
50Flood Zones
- Loans may be guaranteed if
- Flood insurance must be obtained for any home
located in the 100-year flood plain - New construction Not in Zone A without FEMA
letter of map revision. The first floor
elevation must be above the 100-year flood zone
elevation. - Con consider on in-fill lots having city
water/sewer - Existing home can be financed in FL/VI
regardless of flood zone if federal flood
insurance is available and obtained. - Well head and septic drain-field must be above
the 100 yr BFE - FEMA Form 81-93
51Maximum household income
- SEPARATE calculation from that for repayment
income - Result may be different than repayment income
- NO change is how repayment income is verified or
calculated. - Verify income of all adults who will occupy the
dwelling - Minimum documentation for non-applicants
52THESE ARE NOT GROSS INCOME LIMITS!
53Income cap vs. Repayment income
- Repayment income under this product is calculated
the same as other products, based on the income
of the persons signing the promissory note. It
can be projected income but lenders may object. - Income cap Total adult household income is
verified and compared to the max income chart for
the county. Certain deductions are allowed if
gross income is over the limit.
54VERIFYING INCOME OF NON-APPLICANT ADULTS
Obtain latest pay stub with YTD Last award letter
for disability or social security
55Adjusted PROJECTED Annual Income
- NO adjustments when gross household income is
less than limits - Adjustments
- 480/annual per minor or full-time student
- Verified child care expenses
- 400/annual where borrower or co-borrower is
elderly or disabled
56Effect of adjustments
- Example 4-person household, 2 adults, 2
children ages 10 and 15, child care expenses
150/week for the 10 yr old 7,800. - 4-person AGI limit
- Child care (50 wk)
- 2 X 480
- Gross income limit
57CONFUSING? COMPLICATED?
USE THE EASY METHOD! OUR WEB BASED CALCULATOR
58- Use the eligibility web site
- http//eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov
- Click on single family under Income
Eligibility - Fill in a few blanks for an eligibility answer
in a matter of seconds. - NO need to remember or look up adjustments or
limits.
EASY FAST FUN
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62Determination made in under 2 minutes!
63Translate this into affordability
- 85,980 X .31 26,653.00/yr
- 26,653/12 2,221.00 monthly PITI
- Interest rate is very competitive prime rate even
though some loan features resemble sub-prime
qualification.
MARKET TO HIGHER INCOME Easier qualifications Larg
er loans More income for you!
64 Another calculator
- Lenders must provide a DETAILED calculation of
PROJECTED adjusted gross annual income - Suggest using the RD calculator found at
http//incomecalc.sc.egov.usda.gov - Or use any other worksheet. Example
- 40/hr/wk X 25/hr X 52 wk 52,000
- Overtime 5/hr/wk X 37.5/hr X 50 wk9,375
- Total 61,375 paid 2 wk vacation, no OT
- For irregular hours or unusual situations, use
your best logic and DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT
65verifying child care
- Obtain written statement from child care provider
- Child must be 12 yr or younger
- Paid to enable wage earner to work
- Provider cannot live in the household but can be
a close relative
66Are medical expenses deductable?
- (d) A deduction of the amount by which the
aggregate of the following expenses of the
household exceeds 3 percent of gross annual
income - (1) Medical expenses for any elderly family (see
definition). This includes medical expenses for
any household member the applicant/borrower
anticipates incurring over the ensuing 12 months
and which are not covered by insurance (e.g.,
dental expenses, prescription medicines, medical
insurance premiums, eyeglasses, hearing aids and
batteries, home nursing care, monthly payments on
accumulated major medical bills, and full-time
nursing or institutional care which cannot be
provided in the home for a member of the
household) and - (2) Reasonable attendant care and auxiliary
apparatus expenses for each disabled member of
any household to the extent necessary to enable
any member of such household (including such
disabled member) to be employed.
67OK, but what is elderly
- Elderly family. An elderly family consists of
one of the following - (1) A person who is the head, spouse, or sole
member of a household and who is 62 years of age
or older or who is disabled and is the
applicant/borrower or the coapplicant/coborrower
or - (2) Two or more unrelated elderly (age 62 or
older), disabled persons who are living together,
at least one of whom is the applicant/borrower or
coapplicant/coborrower
68One more time gross household income?
- Verify income of all adults on an annualized
basis, projected for 12 mo - If that income is LESS than the RD cap for the
number of total persons (counting minors too),
they meet the threshold to get in. - If that income is GREATER, then use the
calculator to determine the adjustments. If the
ADJUSTED gross income is at/less than the income
cap, they are in! - Calculate repayment ability based only on the
income of the persons signing the note.
69Failed to verify income of all adults?
- Failure to verify income of all adults is a
serious violation. It could jeopardize the RD
Guarantee. - Purposely excluding income would constitute
fraud - Verify the income of all adults
who will occupy the property - Consider developing a worksheet or special
certification
70Where to find detailed information?
- RD Instruction 1980-D
- Google RD Instruction 1980-D to find it in PDF.
- Is posted along with updates (Administrative
Notices) at www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs Click on
Instructions, click on Part 1980-D - Go to paragraph 1980.347 Annual income for a
complete description of what counts, what
doesnt, what doesnt count for annual but CAN
count for repayment - Go to 1980.345 Applicant eligibility
requirements for a guaranteed loan for
information on repayment income - Administrative Notices are directives containing
the latest policy and clarifications. They
override the 1980-D. - Same web site click on Administrative
Notices. A list is posted by date order. Look
for those with (1980-D in title and then scan
down the list for the topics dealing with loan
production. - Keep in mind that they are written as internal
directives but are released to lenders.
71TAKE THE EASY PATH!
shortcut with FICO 620
- Streamlined documentation
- No documentation for glitches on CR
- UNLESS
- FC within 3 yr
- Chap 7 within 3 yr
- Chap 13 plan within 12 mo
- Late mortgage payment within 12 mo
- FICO of 620 is not automatic credit approval
72Too low credit score high risk
FICO under 619 is 17 of portfolio but 39 of
Agency losses No FICO is 6 of portfolio and 16
of losses 23 causing 55 of losses
73Chapter 7 within past 3 yr Chap 13 plan within
12 mo late mortgage payment within 12 mo FC
within 3 yr SHOULDNT BE SUDDEN DEATH OF THE
LOAN Underwriters should consider Temporary?
AND beyond control of A? And removed and
reoccurrence unlikely? DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT,
DOCUMENT on the 1008 and/or attachment
74FICO 619-581
- LENDER MAKES THE DECISION!
- Lenders may have internal criteria that are more
restrictive than RD - Higher risk category
- Lender provide comp factors on 1008 and must
retain documentation and provide copy to RD that - Circumstances were temporary in nature, and were
beyond the applicants control, and have been
removed so their reoccurrence is unlikely. - Do not ask RD to intercede.
75FICO 580 or less is VERY tough
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76Nontraditional credit
3 credit references minimum Non relative No
other risk layers Rent is best but have 12 mo
cancelled checks or money orders or written
verification from 3rd party Verified savings
deposits is an option Only one 30-day late is
allowed
77Repayment Income
- Repayment income
- May be different from adjusted annual income
- May use current income projected.
- Should typically be anticipated for 24 months in
duration (example child support ending within 24
months should not be counted). - Must be dependable and based on historical data
- Nontaxable income (Grossed up by 25)
78Repayment Income
- Section 8 Homeownership Vouchers
- Are not counted against annual income
- Can be added to monthly repayment income
- Can be grossed-up by 25
- If paid directly to lender may be used to offset
monthly PITI
79Repayment Ability
- Total Debt should include
- PITI
- Installment debts with over (6) months remaining.
- Alimony
- Child support
- Deferred Student loans
- Shorter term debts considered significant
80Deferred Student Loans
- Use actual anticipated figure if known.
- Loans without a monthly scheduled payment must
utilize estimated payments of 1 of the loan
balance - Example 12,000 outstanding loan balance
- 1 should be 120 per month
81Repayment Ability
- Other Factors to Consider with TD
- Cosigned notes - will be considered unless
evidence is provided that the applicant has not
been required to make a payment in the previous
12 months. Lender File must contain
documentation of payment
82Repayment Ability
- Other Factors to consider with TD
- A liability on a previous mortgage must be
considered unless - Applicant can provide a release from liability OR
- 12 month successful payment history on new owners
83Repayment Ability
- PITI - house payment, taxes, insurance to gross
repayment income. (29) - 31 for home built Jan 2001 or later in FL/VI
(energy efficiency allowance) - TD - PITI other long term obligations over 6
months to gross repayment income. (41) - 43 for home built Jan 2001 or later in FL/VI
(energy efficiency allowance) - Very flexible ratios based on solid comp factors
- No stated limited. Must make sense for the
family. Consider the residual income
84Repayment Ability
- An applicant may have any another adult member of
the household join in on the loan as a
co-applicant for Repayment ability. - RD Instruction does not allow co-signors from
outside the household
85relationships
- Can a married individual qualify without the
spouse? - Yes, same as conventional
- BUT consider Spouse will not be eligible for
servicing rights since they are not a borrower
86SELF EMPLOYED
Net profit Depletion Depreciation Repayment
Income
2 year IRS record AND Year-to-date profit and
loss and balance statement
87Debt Ratio Waivers
- Compensating Factors
- 660 FICO
- Savings
- Similar rent payment low to no payment shock
- Cash reserves after closing
- 24 months continuous employment history
- Increased earnings
- Trailing spouse income
- Retirement account (similar to FHA, 60 of vested
amount) - Ratio waiver request must be in writing to RD,
and all lender files must have a copy RDs
approval. - NO SPECIAL RD FORM
88Watch out
FOR PAYMENT SHOCK!
Document it on the 1008
89Debt Ratio Waivers
- Ratio waivers will not be approved when
accompanied with a Funded Buydown (2/1). - You CAN use a permanent rate buydown
90Retirement Assets
- Retirement assets may be considered as a
compensating factor - Utilize 60 of amount vested
- Assets restricted to employment separation,
retirement or death should NOT be counted - File must contain documentation (depository or
brokerage account statement)
91The Process
92The Process
Rural Development reviews and issues Conditional
Commitment w/conditions back to underwriter
Lender closes loan.
Lender submits post closing package to Rural
Development.
Rural Development issues Loan Note Guarantee to
Lender.
93Submission Checklist
- 1980-21, Request For SFH Loan Guarantee
- Lenders Loan Underwriting Analysis
- Uniform Residential Loan Application
- Income Verification (only that pertinent to the
calculations) Provide calculation details web. - Credit Verification
- Purchase Agreement
- Appraisal
- FEMA 81-93, Standard Flood Hazard Determination
94Successful file submissions
- Check docs for consistency
- Loan amount same on 1003, 1008, RD-Form 1980-21,
GUS? - CAIVRS checked, number documented.
- Customer signed certification on 1980-21.
- Remind lender to provide a return envelope along
with a contact sheet with address, contact for
receipt of Commitment and the underwriter name,
phone, email
95 broker/lender approval
- No broker approval process with RD
- Underwriting lender must be RD approved
- The underwriting lender must be RD approved.
- Only one RD form Form RD 1980-21
- Lender completes the form EXCEPT broker should
obtain the customers signature on a certification - Download from www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs/forms
- Allow extra time for the RD file review
96The fee
Loan guarantee fee 2 of FINAL LOAN AMOUNT on
purchase loans. 0.5 on refinancing of
previously guaranteed or Agency Direct
(subsidized) loans. Example for financing entire
fee appraisal 150,000 Loan BEFORE FEE
150,000 Total loan w/fee 150,000/.98
153,061.22 Fee 3,061.22 (153,061.22 less
150,000 or 2 of 153,061.22) Total LTV 102.04
97Miscellaneous
- No minimum loan amount
- Interest rate is set by the lender
- Escrow of taxes, insurance is mandatory
- CAIVRS is required
- Applicant must personally occupy the home on a
permanent basis. - Except for military personnel, must be available
to occupy the home upon loan closing - Full-time students must have a reasonable
prospect of obtaining employment after graduation
98Aliens!
- Must be a Lawful Permanent Resident /
- Employment Authorized
- CIS Form I-551Alien Registration Receipt Card
- CIS Form 1-688BEmployment Authorization Card
annotated Provision of Law and followed by the
provision. - CIS Form I-766, annotated as A3, or A5, or A10
- CIS Form I-571
- CIS Form 1-94
- see RD Administrative Notice for specific guidance
If in doubt, ask RD to check status with their
link to CIS
99Military Families
- An immediate family member must occupy
- Service Members Civil Relief Act Occupancy
requirement lifted for military participating in
an Act of War
100Dont believe rumors
- Out of funds.
- RD does not fund the guaranteed loans
- Very ample allocations (Recovery Act regular)
- If your lender stops funding if/when the RD
allocation may be depleted, find another lender! - The funding for the DIRECT loan product is very
limited, is allocated quarterly, and depletes
before years end. - Do NOT confuse DIRECT with the GUARANTEED Loan
that has a separate allocation. - Customer cannot qualify for the 8,000 tax credit
- FALSE
- Cannot have in-ground swimming pool
- FALSE Again, amount is limited to value of the
property without the pool - Married couples must both qualify and be party to
the promissory note. - FALSE
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103Resource Websites
- FL/VI RD www.rurdev.usda.gov/fl/guarrhs.htm
- Eligibility Website http//eligibility.sc.egov.us
da.gov/ - FL/VI directory
- www.rurdev.usda.gov/fl
- National Web Site www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs click
on Guaranteed Home Loan Opportunities
104the end Thank you!