The USDA home loan application process can take a bit longer than usual. Here are the steps it takes, from beginning to end.

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This checklist will help verify that you have all the info required to successfully apply for a USDA home loan in 2026.

The Agriculture Department has launched an online tool that will streamline the farm loan application with an eye toward ensuring more equitable treatment of producers. The online system will reduce ...

Here are some important questions potential homebuyers should ask when getting a USDA loan from the United States Department of Agriculture.

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The administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Zach Ducheneaux, says USDA is rethinking the way it structures farm loans to lower the risk of default. In this week’s edition of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers ...

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s proposed changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs meant to increase availability of loans for new and ...

CrossCountry Mortgage is recognized as one of the top lenders for USDA mortgages. When it comes to mortgage types, USDA loans can be an attractive option. These loans have many benefits, including ...

A lush crop of well-fertilized corn. Photo courtesy of DCR. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay $2.2 billion to nearly 45,000 farmers who applied for restitution reimbursement in 2021 after ...

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