Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to decide which mortgage program is right for you. When exploring government-backed loans, FHA and USDA options both promise ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supports homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income Americans through several loan, grant and loan guarantee programs. For qualified borrowers, ...

USDA loans allow eligible homebuyers to get zero-down-payment mortgages in rural and suburban areas. Because they're backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these loans have lower rates and ...

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 ...

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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.

Several agencies within the federal government have programs to help different homebuyers — such as first-time buyers, low-income families and military veterans — afford real estate. Nearly anyone can ...

The Enclaves Hotel project in Southold has found a new backer, after losing $25 million in funding from Dime Bank earlier ...