Resources for Lenders

Your go-to hub for loan program guidelines, compliance requirements, income limits, training materials, and submission tools. Whether you’re locking a loan, finalizing compliance packages, or navigating program updates, you’ll find everything you need right here.

Program Summaries

Conventional Loan Program

Guidelines and income limits for conventional loan options.

Income Limits

Government Loan Programs

Information on FHA, VA, and USDA loans, and more.

Income Limits

Lender Training Modules

Step-by-step guides to streamline your workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a lender?

Lenders must be approved by U.S. Bank HFA Division to participate in the REI Home100 Program.  US Bank serves as the Master Servicer and purchases the loans associated with the Home100 Program.  Interested lenders should contact:

Dena Sherrill, Director of Housing at dsherrill@reiok.org
Jeremy Layman, Housing Manager at jlayman@reiok.org

***Third Party Origination is not allowed***

REI Down Payment Assistance sends the first mortgage interest rates daily on a rate sheet email and posts on the lender portal at www.reihome100.org by 9:00 A.M. Central Time. Should you wish to be added to the daily rate sheet email list, please contact us at reidpa@reiok.org.

All loans must be delivered and purchased by U.S. Bank within 60 days of rate lock.  An extension can be purchased if needed. Please see the program summary via the link at the bottom of the page for more detailed information.

No, there is no first-time homebuyer requirement.  Please see the program summary via the link at the bottom of the page for more detailed information.