Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting a mortgage to buy a home is a process, with many hoops and hurdles to jump through before reaching the finish line. And ...

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to decide which mortgage program is right for you. When exploring government-backed loans, FHA and USDA options both promise ...

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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 ...

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 ...

USDA Rural Development home loans offer zero-down financing with competitive interest rates for eligible buyers in rural areas. Below, we detail Maryland’s 2025 income limits, eligible areas, and the ...

Because they're guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA loans don't require a down payment or private mortgage insurance. That makes them a great option for first-time homebuyers ...

For many homebuyers, it’s the realization of a dream: a house in the country, with acreage and distant neighbors. But the imbalance of home value to land value can make finding a mortgage challenging.

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 ...