This will increase on July 1, 2014 to a minimum exempt salary of $37,440 per year. By 2016, employees will need to earn at least $41,600 per year to meet the minimum salary test for exempt status. State minimum wage law will also impact the pay of commissioned inside sales employees.
USDA announces increase in the USDA guarantee or funding fee effective 10/1/2015 to 2.75%. For buyers, USDA mortgage loans are so popular (especially in NC, SC, and Virginia) because they allow first time or subsequent homebuyers to purchase a primary residence with no money down and with low monthly payments.
How to Apply for a USDA Home Loan. The United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, provides home loans to encourage rural development. Buyers who meet the program requirements can receive 100 percent financing with no down payment. Loan terms are 30 years to 33 years, but extended up to 38 years for low income borrowers.