Rural Loans (USDA)
The Rural Development Housing & Community Facilities Programs of the United States Department of Agriculture make and guarantee loans to qualified applicants. Section 52 loans are made for the purpose of assisting low-income borrowers purchase homes in rural areas.
USDA loans can be used to:
- Build a home
- Repair, renovate or relocate a home
- Purchase a lot/home site
- Prepare a lot/home site, including water and sewage facilities
USDA loans are made for 30-year terms and there is no required down payment. However, the lender must use debt ratios to ensure the borrower is adequately able to repay the loan.




