For many rural homeowners on a fixed income, a leaking roof or a failing furnace is more than an inconvenience; it can be life altering.   The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural ...

Loans: Homeowners can borrow up to $40,000 for repairs, improvements, or modernization. These loans feature a fixed one percent interest rate with a 20-year repayment term. Grants: Seniors can receive ...

FREEPORT, Ill. — A last-minute exception from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows Freeport to continue receiving critical housing resources. Announced by Congressman Eric Sorenson (IL-17) on ...

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 ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The ongoing government shutdown is set to create growing delays for homebuyers relying on federal loan programs, with Rural Development loans being hit particularly hard.