The best USDA loan lenders accept low credit scores, are transparent about rates, and offer plenty of resources. Find the ...

USDA loans are government-backed mortgages for borrowers buying in specific, eligible rural areas. These loans don't require a down payment, and they have fairly lenient credit score requirements.

In June 2026, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage hovered near 6.50%. While that's well below the two-decade ...

Most mortgage lenders require a FICO ® Score of at least 620 for a conventional mortgage. If you don't hit that threshold, ...

Mortgage refinance rates today: 30-year fixed rate is 6.35%. Check FHA, VA and jumbo rates, refinancing costs, loan types and ...

Two senators attempted to change the business privilege tax in the fiscal year 2027 budget bill during session Saturday, but ...

Nearly two months after the U.S. House passed a farm bill proposal, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released an initial ...

Virginia farmers hit by devastating late-spring frosts can now access federal disaster aid following a USDA declaration, ...

For many first-time buyers, the biggest obstacle isn't qualifying for a mortgage — it's accumulating enough cash for a down ...

Crews broke ground in Hendersonville Tuesday, June 30, at the future site of multiple affordable homes, a project made possible through a USDA program.

The declaration is in response to the late spring frost and freeze.

Neighbors Bank reports that rising property taxes and homeowners insurance now consume over 21% of monthly mortgage payments ...