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.
Rural Housing Home Loan Refinance Programs. If you bought your home through a USDA home purchase program then you are eligible for a USDA home streamline refinance. USDA has allotted a designated amount of money for funding of USDA mortgage loans in each USDA qualifying area. Homeowners may qualify to use available funds to refinance their current USDA mortgage. There are certain restrictions that apply to this USDA program. click on the link at the bottom to get started or call (800) 461-4152 to find out more.