- No down payment required (as long as you qualify otherwise).

- Due to lower rates and mortgage insurance fees, monthly payments are generally cheaper than on a conventional loan.

- 97% of US land is USDA eligible! Even though the intention is "rural land", often homes close to urban centers are eligible.

- There are household income limits. As of 2021, it is $140,650 for a family of 1-4 people, and $185,450 for families of 5+. Anyone that will be living in the home (even if not on mortgage) will be included in the income calculation.

- Single family homes only. Condos and modular homes are allowed. Some lenders will finance a new manufactured home to be placed on eligible land.

- Most lenders require a credit score of 640 or higher, but some do accept a lower score.

- Single close construction loans and renovation loans are offered by some lenders, reach out to me to find to out what is currently available.

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Check a specific property's eligibility here: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

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