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USDA Loan Insurance Guide

Insurance requirements for USDA Rural Development home loans in SC and GA. USDA loans offer 0% down payment and lower mortgage insurance than FHA. Many CSRA-area properties qualify. Total Quality Insurance compares 30+ carriers to meet your USDA lender requirements at the best rate.

USDA Loan Insurance Requirements

Homeowners Insurance (Required)

Dwelling coverage equal to your loan amount or replacement cost. Lender listed as mortgagee. Effective on or before closing date.

USDA Upfront Guarantee Fee

1% of loan amount, financed into the loan. On a $200,000 loan = $2,000 added to your mortgage balance.

USDA Annual Fee

0.35% of remaining loan balance per year, paid monthly. On $200,000 = about $58/month. Significantly lower than FHA MIP.

Flood Insurance (If Applicable)

Required for properties in FEMA-designated flood zones. Many rural SC/GA properties may be in flood-prone areas near rivers and creeks.

USDA-Eligible Areas Near the CSRA

Many areas you wouldn't expect are USDA-eligible. Here are SC and GA areas that commonly qualify:

Parts of Aiken County, SC
Rural Columbia County, GA
Edgefield County, SC
Saluda County, SC
Burke County, GA
McDuffie County, GA
Lincoln County, GA
Areas outside North Augusta city limits
Rural areas near Grovetown, GA
Barnwell & Bamberg Counties, SC

Check your specific property's eligibility at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov or call us at 706-434-8184.

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