USDA / rural

The address can unlock the deal.

USDA loans offer $0-down financing in eligible rural and many suburban areas. If you're flexible on location, the right address can open a route that doesn't exist in the most crowded search zones.

$0 down in eligible areasIncome limits applyLocation-driven

Who this fits

  • You're open about where you buy
  • You're looking outside the densest, most competitive markets
  • Your household income is within program limits
  • You want a $0-down route without VA eligibility

How it works

  1. 1USDA-guaranteed loans allow $0 down for homes in eligible areas — which include more places than most buyers expect.
  2. 2Eligibility is tied to the property's location and your household income.
  3. 3Mortgage insurance costs on USDA loans are often lower than comparable low-down-payment loans.
  4. 4We surface eligible areas near you, then connect you with a USDA-approved lender.

What to know

The property must sit in a USDA-eligible area, and household income limits apply by county and family size. Not every county or address qualifies. We're not a lender — we help you check the route and connect with licensed professionals.

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The Home Programs is not a lender or mortgage broker and does not originate loans, take applications, or make credit decisions. Programs, rates, and terms are offered by third parties and are subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. See our disclosures.