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USDA home loan eligibility for rural and small-town buyers

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Rural Route Eligibility is an independent education site for rural and small-town buyers looking at USDA home loans. It is not a government website and is not affiliated with USDA. We do not lend or collect applications.

Last reviewed October 29, 2026 against the primary sources listed below.

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