The Agriculture Department has launched an online tool that will streamline the farm loan application with an eye toward ensuring more equitable treatment of producers. The online system will reduce ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced July 7 the opening of the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the opening of the financial-assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA ...

USDA loans are mortgages backed or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Also called USDA rural development loans or rural housing loans, USDA home loans feature low or no down payments and ...

Click n’ Close is offering free lock extensions for USDA loans to help lenders manage pipelines during the government shutdown.

CrossCountry Mortgage is recognized as one of the top lenders for USDA mortgages. When it comes to mortgage types, USDA loans can be an attractive option. These loans have many benefits, including ...

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s proposed changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs meant to increase availability of loans for new and ...

The administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Zach Ducheneaux, says USDA is rethinking the way it structures farm loans to lower the risk of default. In this week’s edition of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers ...

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 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 ...