USDA loans cater to prospective homeowners looking for a country lifestyle. It is the only government-backed loan that seeks to develop safe rural communities for families of modest means.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has frozen some funding for farmers as it goes through a sweeping review, despite assurances from the Trump administration that programs helping farmers would not be ...

Backed by the Department of Agriculture, USDA home loans can be used to finance up to 100% of a property’s appraised value with no down payment. Borrowers must buy a home in a qualifying rural ...

USDA mortgages are aimed at borrowers buying in eligible rural areas. These loans come with lenient rules around credit ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. USDA loans make getting a mortgage more affordable and accessible for home buyers in eligible rural and suburban areas. Backed by ...

Our opinions are our own. Here is a list of our partners. USDA loans help low- and moderate-income buyers afford homes in qualifying areas, which are not limited to rural regions. One major ...

Here is a list of our partners and here's how we make money. If you’re buying a home in a rural area (or even a suburb), a USDA loan may be an option. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers ...

USDA Farm Service Agency Minnesota Executive Director Linda Hennen earlier this week announced the launch of a Conservation Loan program that will give farm owners and farm-related business ...