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USDA rural loan

A government-backed loan for homes in eligible rural and suburban areas, with no down payment required for qualifying borrowers.

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Who it's for

Moderate-income buyers purchasing outside larger cities. Much of Montana, southern Colorado, and western North Carolina is eligible.

How it works

  1. USDA guarantees the loan; the property must be in an eligible area and the household must be under the area income limit.
  2. There is a guarantee fee at closing and a small annual fee paid monthly instead of traditional mortgage insurance.

What you'll need

  • Household income documentation for everyone living in the home
  • Standard credit and asset documents
  • A property address so we can check eligibility

Common questions

Is Missoula or Bozeman eligible?

City cores generally are not; many surrounding communities are. Send us the address and we'll check the USDA map.

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