Agriculture Department leaders are looking to ensure that billions in government funding are easier to access by the rural communities many federal programs are meant to serve. Speaking on this week’s ...

Areas served by USDA’s Rural Partners Network are set to benefit from a wide array of federal programs as the department rolls out almost $400 million to address long-standing poverty in the regions.

CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the housing finance industry navigates governmental changes and shifting market dynamics, Churchill Stateside Group, LLC (“CSG”), a real estate and renewable ...

USDA Rural Development has served as a conduit for getting federal funds into “some of our smallest communities and rural small businesses,” said Erin Oban, state director for USDA Rural Development.

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack came to Minnesota on Aug. 28 bearing gifts in the form of rural development. "We're announcing over $800 million for a number of different programs ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) doesn't just inspect meat, it also offers rural development mortgages. Surprisingly, USDA home loans remain one of the lesser known options for home ...

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

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