The USDA home loan application process can take a bit longer than usual. Here are the steps it takes, from beginning to end.

Here are some important questions potential homebuyers should ask when getting a USDA loan from the United States Department of Agriculture.

USDA Rural Development sets income limits by household size and county. As of 2025, the standard income cap in most Iowa counties is $112,450 for 1–4 person households. These limits were recently ...

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 ...

“This is an opportunity for eligible Columbia County homeowners to take advantage of funding to help with home repairs and hazards,” Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell said in a ...