USDA rural home loans (often called USDA Rural Development loans) remain fully available in 2025 for Maryland homebuyers. These mortgages offer 100% financing (no down payment) with competitive ...

USDA guaranteed loans don't have a set borrowing limit, but the maximum income threshold effectively keeps loan amounts below ...

Borrowers must buy a home in a qualifying rural or suburban area and meet income limits to be eligible. Direct loans come from the USDA and may have subsidized interest, while guaranteed loans ...

In a continued effort to reshape housing policies, the Trump administration has rolled back a USDA waiver that allowed some ...

The major benefits of a USDA loan are relaxed credit qualifying standards and a lower minimum credit score, with no down payment requirement. A moderate income limit applies. Many USDA home loans ...

Legislation to expand federal loan limits for ag producers has been reintroduced in both the U.S. House and Senate. Minnesota ...

In most cases, there are also no loan-to-value (LTV) limits or credit checks. Refinancing a USDA loan is similar to refinancing any other mortgage. You’ll want to shop around for mortgage ...

Children also receive food during the summer when school is not in session. Read more: USDA ends programs that help schools and food banks buy locally-grown food The USDA cuts will make it harder ...