The USDA guarantee fee is similar to what component of other government loan programs?
Correct Answer
B) FHA mortgage insurance premium
The USDA guarantee fee functions similarly to FHA's mortgage insurance premium (MIP). Both are government insurance fees that protect the lender against borrower default and allow for low down payment lending with government backing.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The USDA guarantee fee functions similarly to FHA's mortgage insurance premium (MIP). Both are government insurance fees that protect the lender against borrower default and allow for low down payment lending with government backing.
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