Following through on President Trump’s recent executive order to remove regulatory barriers to affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modernizing its rural housing programs to increase efficiency for lenders and borrowers. These improvements aim to enhance service, accelerate access to ...
For homebuyers seeking a zero-down-payment mortgage, a USDA home loan is worth consideration. Although USDA rural development loans are often thought to be limited to farms, these loans are ...
The federal agency's pause on loan guarantees for new on-farm projects will extend past the 90-day deadline and will now go ...
Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to decide which mortgage program is right for you. When exploring government-backed loans, FHA and USDA options both promise ...
The high cost of renting and buying homes in U.S. cities is no secret. But this affordability problem isn't limited to urban regions – it affects rural areas as well. Rural areas, home to about 25% of ...
Housing advocates say USDA handbook revisions to the Section 502 Direct Loan program lower the maximum loan amount to 60% of local FHA limits and remove exceptions. They warn the changes could reduce ...