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 ...

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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 ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTWO/WAWV) — United States Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) have introduced legislation that would eliminate outdated requirements that prevent modern ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...