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usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION SANTA CLARITA VALLEY HOME BUYERS: Wonderful Stevenson Ranch Home Available for 100% Financing - 01/09/12 04:04 PM
Right now, there are dozens of properties in the Santa Clarita Valley that are eligible for 100% financing through the USDA Guaranteed Rural loan program.  Many of these properties are not run-down, dilapidated, dumpy REO's or short sales but rather move-in ready, equity sales with really motivated sellers.  Set in the foothills of the Santa Susana mountains in Santa Clarita Valley, lies the little community of Stevenson Ranch.  Often referred to as part of the city of Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch is actually not within the the Santa Clarita city limits but is instead an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. … (10 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION VENTURA COUNTY HOME BUYERS: Wonderful Riverwalk Home Available for 100% Financing - 12/20/11 06:44 PM
 


Founded in 1888 by the Superintendent of Southern Pacific Railroad, Jerome A. Fillmore, Fillmore had less than a 100 residents back then.  The residents and the town were sustained by the "Orange Rush" of the late 1800's and the commercial production and distribution of oranges by what would eventually become Sunkist Growers.  Fillmore's first orange packing house was built and purchased for $50.


 
Today, Fillmore still has a small-town atmosphere with a population of less than 16,000 residents. The nearby farms are still predominantly agriculture with most agricultural industry being related to orange, lemon, avocado … (7 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: Are There Still Loan Programs Where I Don't Have to Put Anything Down? - FAQ #13 - 10/19/11 11:41 AM
 
"I have great credit and can afford to pay more than $2,000 a month in rent but I just don't have any money to put down.  Can you help me?  Are there any loans where I don't have to put anything down?"

To answer the question, yes, there are loan programs that don't require any down payment.  This is a question that I have been asked so often over the years from prospective borrowers who contact me for more info on available loan programs. 
Young prospective buyers who have good jobs, great credit, high rent and little to no … (20 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION VENTURA COUNTY HOME BUYERS: Wonderful Ojai Home Available for 100% Financing - 06/07/11 11:30 PM
 

Just a few miles up Highway 33 at the base of the Los Padres National Forest and north of the TopaTopa mountains is the small town of Ojai.  With approx. 8,000 residents, Ojai is the smallest city in Ventura County. 
Ojai has long been known as a haven for artists, musicians and health enthusiasts and with so much natural beauty that it has been called the Shangri-La of Ventura County.  One of the oldest towns in Ventura County, Ojai was settled in the 1800s and incorporated as a city in 1921. 
With so much scenic beauty, this is what … (13 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION VENTURA COUNTY HOME BUYERS: Wonderful Fillmore Home Available for 100% Financing - 03/11/11 04:12 PM

Founded in 1888 by the Superintendent of Southern Pacific Railroad, Jerome A. Fillmore, Fillmore had less than a 100 residents back then.  The residents and the town were sustained by the "Orange Rush" of the late 1800's and the commercial production and distribution of oranges by what would eventually become Sunkist Growers. Fillmore's first orange packing house was built and purchased for $50.
Today, Fillmore still has a small-town atmosphere with a population of less than 16,000 residents.  The nearby farms are still predominantly agriculture with most agricultural industry being related to orange, lemon, avocado orchard farming and packing and, … (11 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOME BUYERS: Wonderful Castaic Home Available for 100% Financing - 02/28/11 10:05 PM

 
 
This immaculate 3bd/2ba, Marigold home with nearly 1,400 sq. ft. is in move-in condition.  With new paint and plush carpet & wood flooring. This corner lot has incredible views just waiting for the right family to move right on in. 
This is not some dumpy REO or a short sale or another home that needs a lot of work.  This is a wonderful home with motivated sellers. 
 

 
With easy access to freeways and local shopping, this Castaic home is also just minutes from Castaic Lake as well as Pyramid Lake where boating, swimming, fishing and camping are favorite pastimes for residents … (14 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOME BUYERS: Wonderful Castaic Home Available for 100% Financing - 12/02/10 05:20 PM

 
This super sharp, single story, 3bd/2ba, Castaic cul-de-sac home with nearly 1,400 sq. ft. is in move-in condition.  With a tile entry, upgraded carpet, new blinds is super neat and clean. 
This home also has wonderful curb appeal, a two car garage w/ cabinets, private yard w/ covered patio, corner lot w/ views is just waiting for the right family to move right on in. 

 
With easy access to freeways and local shopping, this Castaic home is also just minutes from Castaic Lake as well as Pyramid Lake where boating, swimming, fishing and camping are favorite pastimes … (6 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION VENTURA COUNTY HOME BUYERS: Wonderful Ventura Bungalow Available for 100% Financing - 11/18/10 01:35 PM
This super cute, Ventura 2bd/2ba home, with an open floor plan, has new flooring, lots of windows and fully fenced yard with adorable front patio.  There is also a detached office space in the back with it's own bathroom!  Perfect for the young professional looking to buy their first home.  This wonderful bungalow is off the Blvd. and a short drive from Main St. shopping, restaurants, entertainment, the pier and the beach. 

The best part about this home in the city of Ventura?  This incredible home is eligible for 100% financing through the USDA loan program.  For appox. $1,300 (PITI) a month, you could own this little piece of old … (9 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOMEBUYERS: Wonderful Homes Available for 100% Financing - 08/20/10 05:27 PM
Just north of the hills of Santa Clarita, between the Angeles National Forest and the Los Padres National Forest, is the community of Castaic. 
The roots of the city lie in the opening of the original Ridge Route in 1915, which was the first paved highway, directly linking the Los Angeles Basin with the San Joaquin Valley over the Tejon Pass and the rugged ridge south of Gorman. 
The Ridge Route was particularly used to travel from the city of Los Angeles and to and beyond Bakersfield.  Most of the road was bypassed and has since been upgraded to the CA … (12 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION VENTURA COUNTY HOMEBUYERS: Wonderful Homes Available for 100% Financing - 08/16/10 03:25 PM

The USDA Rural Guaranteed program extends 100% financing opportunities to help low-medium income residents purchase homes with no down payment required and no monthly mortgage insurance. 
This program is only available in designated USDA eligible areas.  The USDA eligible areas for Ventura County are as follows: 
 
Ventura County:  The areas surrounding Highway 126 as well as the areas surrounding Highway 33 north of Highway 126. 
Eligible Cities Include:  Fillmore, Mira Monte, Meiners Oak, Oak View, Ojai, Piru and some parts of Santa Paula and Ventura 
There are income limit guidelines that applicants must qualify for to be eligible to … (6 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: Another AR Success Story - Another First Time Buyer Finally Realizes a Long Time Dream - 06/20/10 11:42 AM
Yes folks, that's me with another commission check that was a direct result of my AR blog. 
Last year, I received a call from a local Realtor (not an AR member) who indicated that she had come across one of my blogs about a local down payment assistance program here in Los Angeles county. 
She told me about a couple of her clients that she was working with, who were first time buyers, and she was having difficulty finding any properties in the Santa Clarita valley in their price range.  She wondered if maybe they could qualify for down payment assistance … (20 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: FIRST TIME BUYER OPTIONS IN LOS ANGELES & VENTURA COUNTIES – PART 4: 100% Financing Still Exists for Some Buyers - 08/20/09 12:19 AM
As the next part of my continuing series of affordable loan options for first time buyers here in the LA & Ventura counties, I want to now present safe and affordable 100% financing home loan programs here in LA & Ventura counties.  In spite of the loss of most 100% financing for mortgage loans, there are still three options that may help some of those who were hoping to get into their own home this year. 
USDA Rural Guaranteed 
One such program is the USDA Rural Guaranteed program, which extends 100% financing opportunities to individuals and families.
This program is used … (2 comments)

usda rural guaranteed loan program: ATTENTION VENTURA & LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOME BUYERS: 100% Financing Still Exists for Some Prospective Home Buyers - 02/14/09 01:55 AM
Last year, CalHFA suspended their first time buyer program that allowed eligible homebuyers to apply for safe and affordable 100% financed home loan programs and as much as another 2% for closing costs.  CalHFA was chartered as the State's affordable housing bank to make low interest rate loans through the sale of tax-exempt bonds.  Unfortunately, when they brought it back this year in June, it was a completely different program and not really an option for many first time buyers. 
The loss of these programs left a multitude of prospective homebuyers here in Ventura and Los Angeles County in the lurch for immediate … (2 comments)

 
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