The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) gives out a variety of loans to help low- or moderate-income people buy, repair or renovate a home in a rural area. Some of the popular types of loans are: the single family direct homeownership loan, the single family guaranteed homeownership loan, the rural repair and rehabilitation loan or grant and the mutual self-help loan. This guide will help you figure out what these loans are and whether you qualify.
Though the terms and details of these loans differ, all offer very low effective interest rates (some are as low as 1 percent) and don't require a cash down payment. To qualify, you need to have a decent credit history.
We're here to make the USDA home loan process a whole lot easier, with tools and expertise that will help guide you along the way, starting with our FREE USDA Loan Qualifier.
We'll help you clearly see differences between loan programs, allowing you to choose the right one for you whether you're a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor.
Here's how our home loan process works:
- Complete our simple USDA Loan Qualifier
- Receive options based on your unique criteria and scenario
- Compare mortgage interest rates and terms
- Choose the offer that best fits your needs
There are many benefits, including: no down payment required; borrowers who qualify for a USDA Rural Development home loan have the flexibility to pay nothing out of pocket for a down payment. Additionally, the USDA Loan allows borrowers to use a gift or grant to go toward their mortgage.

Rates are competitive — so it’s a great time to buy! We’ll help you apply for, compare, and choose a home purchase loan that makes your dream home an affordable reality.

Take advantage of today’s great terms to significantly lower your monthly payment, the interest you pay over the life of your loan, or both. How will you use the money we put back in your pocket?

You wouldn’t accept the first offer at the car lot, so don’t just take your first mortgage offer. Use our rate comparison tool to shop around and find the terms that work best for you.

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Know where you stand. With your up-to-date property evaluation in hand, you’ll be better equipped to choose the loan terms that fit your goals.

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