Adding to the list of issues caused by the government shutdown, a pathway to homeownership has been halted for many in rural America.

Some lenders have a workaround for the Federal Housing Administration's suspension of reverse mortgage endorsements but fewer ...

USDA loans, a 0% down option for low and moderate-income buyers in rural and suburban areas, are on pause due to the ...

USDA loans are mortgages backed or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Also called USDA rural development loans or rural housing loans, USDA home loans feature low or no down payments and ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The ongoing government shutdown is set to create growing delays for homebuyers relying on federal ...

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The Trump administration’s 2026 budget request before Congress would eliminate funding for the USDA’s 502 direct loan program ...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the award of $31 million in loans and grants for organizations in 12 states to promote rural economic development. “These infrastructure investments ...

Government home loans play a vital role in the housing market, providing various options for home buyers, such as FHA and USDA loans. These programs come with specific requirements that differ by loan ...

USDA Rural Development sets income limits by household size and county. As of 2025, the standard income cap in most Iowa counties is $112,450 for 1–4 person households. These limits were recently ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been awarded $385,000 for a project in Port Clinton Harbor. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, announced the funding recently for the project, which involves east and west ...