About Sullivan County, PA

Forksville, Pennsylvania near World's End State Park in the Endless Mountains of PA.

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Looking to buy a home in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania?

You might want to make a quick check to see if you and the property are eligible for a Pennsylvania USDA Mortgage, also known as a Pennsylvania USDA Rural Development Loan. Here's Why... USDA home loans offer a few benefits that other mortgage programs cannot match, including no down payment and financed closing cost. If the home appraisal allows, the closing costs can also be wrapped into the mortgage resulting in no money needed at the closing table. USDA is the only mortgage program that allows for all closing costs to be financed into the loan amount on a home purchase. Interest rates for USDA mortgages are comparable and often lower than the low fixed rates of Conventional, FHA and VA financing. The USDA Mortgage program does have restrictions when it comes to location and income, so a quick check on this key qualifying criteria should be done first.

Benefits of the USDA Mortgage Program True 100% no money down financing. The ability to finance in your closing costs (if the appraised value supports the loan amt) The seller may contribute up to 6% of the purchase price towards your closing costs Low fixed interest rates. More flexible credit qualifying guidelines with minimum 620 credit score Often available for properties in towns and suburbs too

What areas of Sullivan County are eligible for USDA Financing?

The USDA has zoned ALL of Sullivan County as eligible for their USDA Rural Development Mortgage Program.

USDA Eligible Areas in Sullivan County include...

• Beech Glen
• Bernice
• Bethel
• Campbellville
• Canyon Vista
• Cherry Mills
• Colley
• Coveytown
• Crestmont
• Dushore
• Eagles Mere
• Eagles Mere Park
• Eldredsville
• Emmons
• Estella
• Foley Corner
• Forksville
• Hillsgrove
• Hoagland Vista
• Laporte
• Lincoln Falls
• Long Brook
• Lopez
• Maple Summit
• McCarroll Corner
• Mildred
• Millview
• Muncy Valley
• Murray
• Nordmont
• Ogdonia
• Piatt
• Plunkett
• Ringdale
• Satterfield
• Shinerville
• Shunk
• Sonestown
• Thorndale
• Wheelerville
• Wissingers
• Wrights View
• all areas of Sullivan County

What are the USDA Mortgage Income Limits for Sullivan County?

Household Size: 1-4 Family Members 5 or more Family Members

Maximum Adjusted Income $74,050 $97,750

If at first glance, it appears your household income exceeds the above limits, it is worth checking the USDA Income Calculator on the USDA website (link below). The USDA allows for several deductions which may allow your Household Income to fit within their Maximum Adjusted Income Guidelines.

USDA Income Eligibility Worksheet

Ok, the Property is in a USDA Eligible Area and your Household Income is within the USDA Income Limits, now what?

Like all mortgages, USDA Mortgages do require an applicant to qualify based on recent credit history. USDA credit requirements are some of the most flexible of any mortgage program available. More detailed information about USDA Mortgage Credit Requirements can be found with the link below...

USDA Credit Requirements

For buyers looking to purchase a home in Sullivan County Pennsylvania, the USDA Rural Development Mortgage is definitely worth a look. Feel free to contact me with any further questions about the program.