USDA loans are specially designed for homebuyers in rural locations who do not qualify for conventional financing. They feature low down payments, sometimes as low as zero percent, and more relaxed qualifying guidelines compared to conventional loans.
To be eligible, the property must be located in an area designated by the US Department of Agriculture as “rural”. The USDA has various loan programs for rural housing sites and also guarantees loans from approved private lenders, reducing their risk in providing 100% financing.
In addition to low down payments, USDA loans offer competitive interest rates and require no monthly mortgage insurance. They are an excellent option for low-to-moderate income buyers struggling to enter the housing market in designated rural areas.