The USDA will introduce a modernized loan and grant platform in 2026, merging over 130 systems into a single AI-driven service for farmers and rural communities. The system will integrate automation ...

For many homebuyers, it’s the realization of a dream: a house in the country, with acreage and distant neighbors. But the imbalance of home value to land value can make finding a mortgage challenging.

While most homebuyers know that they'll need to meet certain requirements to get a home loan, in some cases the house must pass certain standards, too. This is definitely the case if you're ...

A USDA mortgage is a loan backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You can get these mortgage loans directly from the USDA or indirectly through approved lenders. If you want to change the terms ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced July 7 the opening of the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in ...

USDA Rural Development home loans offer zero-down financing with competitive interest rates for eligible buyers in rural areas. Below, we detail Maryland’s 2025 income limits, eligible areas, and the ...

Programs from the SBA and USDA offer affordable financing options. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions ...