USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Direct Loan Program provides a path to homeownership for low- and very-low-income families living in rural areas, and families who truly have no other way to …

For additional information on Section 502 direct and RD, contact the local USDA Rural Development Office, which can be identified at http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app or contacted by …

Single Family Housing Direct Loans (also known as Direct Loans) are underwritten and serviced by the USDA at market interest rates, but payment assis-tance brings the interest rate down to as low as 1 …

As of the 2026 fiscal year starting this October, the USDA Direct Loan Program faces a complete defunding, potentially leading to its elimination. This article breaks down what this means, who will be …

USDA, through the Farm Service Agency, provides direct and guaranteed loans to beginning farmers and ranchers who are unable to obtain financing from commercial credit sources.

What is the USDA Direct Loan Program? Section 502 of the Housing Act of 1949, authorized the use of federal funds to help low- and very low-income persons purchase decent, safe, sanitary, and …

Also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, this program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment …

My RD Loan Portal is the best way to manage your Single Family Housing Direct Loan. We encourage you to use the RD Portal instead of calling the Customer Service Center.

A loan application packager provides an optional service to an applicant seeking a housing loan by helping to navigate the loan application process. A packager can help determine if the Section 502 …

Through the program options below, USDA Rural Development offers qualifying individuals and families the opportunity to purchase or build a new single family home with no money down, to repair their …