USDA Loan FAQs
A USDA loan is a type of government-backed loan offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to encourage homebuyers to live in rural and suburban areas by making land and property more affordable.
A USDA Loan is right for you if you are looking for a home in a rural area with a lower down payment.
- Minimal down payment
- Closing costs as part of the loan amount
- Government-backed loan
- Loan funds may be used to purchase and repair a home
- Lower payments than a traditional mortgage loan
- No maximum purchase price
- No monthly mortgage insurance