The U.S. federal government has been shut down for nearly three weeks, and it's starting to cause problems in the housing ...

USDA loans, a 0% down option for low and moderate-income buyers in rural and suburban areas, are on pause due to the ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The ongoing government shutdown is set to create growing delays for homebuyers relying on federal loan programs, with rural development loans being hit particularly hard.

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USDA loans allow eligible homebuyers to get zero-down-payment mortgages in rural and suburban areas. Because they're backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these loans have lower rates and ...

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If you’re a homeowner with a U.S. Department of Agriculture-backed mortgage, you might wonder if you can refinance a USDA loan. After all, refinancing your mortgage can save you thousands by securing ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 5 that direct loan customers can now submit applications online. The new online, interactive, guided ...

The full name of this program is USDA Rural Housing Guaranteed Loan Program. We’ll simplify its name here to the USDA Loan. If you prefer, our office calls it the Meat Loan. This is the first of two ...

The Arlington, V.A.-based company will overhaul GUS, which supports USDA’s guaranteed loan program for rural and farming communities. Phoenixteam said the updates will expand lender participation and ...

If you’re looking to build a new home, a USDA construction loan could be the key to making your project a reality. USDA construction loans can provide funds for purchasing land, plus the financing for ...