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If you’re buying a home in a rural area (or even a suburb), a USDA loan may be an option. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers these zero-down-payment loans to borrowers buying properties ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a unique opportunity for individuals and families to achieve homeownership.

"You can use that map and overlay eligible areas against ... Keep in mind that unlike with conventional loans, funds for USDA home loans come out of the federal budget, so it’s possible for ...