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USDA Loan: 100% Financing for Rural & Suburban Homes

USDA loans are zero-down mortgages backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They help eligible low-to-moderate income families purchase homes in rural and suburban areas with favorable terms and low mortgage insurance.

Key Benefits:

100% Financing

No down payment required.

Lower MI

Cheaper than FHA or conventional mortgage insurance.

Competitve Fixed Rates

Backed by government guarantees

Rural Focus

Great for expanding communities and small towns.

Guidelines for this Loan

If your details are close to these guidelines, we encourage you to apply or contact us. Even if you don’t qualify for an adjustable-rate mortgage, we could have other options for you.

Location

Credit Score

Income

Property

Must be primary residence and meet condition standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions about this loan we heard from people like you during research.

Use the USDA eligibility map online or ask our team to check for you.

Yes. They vary by household size and location but typically cap at 115% of area median income.

No. USDA loans are available to all eligible buyers.

Yes, if the home meets USDA guidelines and the builder is approved.

Yes, but it’s much lower than FHA’s and is paid monthly.

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