USDA Loan Guidelines – Interest rate

1980.320  Interest rate

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The interest rate must not exceed the established, applicable usury rate.  Loans guaranteed under this subpart must bear a fixed interest rate over the life of the loan.  The rate shall be agreed upon by the borrower and the Lender and must not be more than the Lender’s published rate for VA first mortgage loans with no discount points or the current Fannie Mae rate as defined in §1980.302(a) of this subpart, whichever is higher.  The Lender must document the rate and the date it was determined.

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