The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development still has loans available to rural communities in Wisconsin with affordable monthly payments.
Rural Development offers 100 percent financing on home loans with no down payment required.
The interest rate as of July 1 is at 3.125 percent. Loans can be subsidized down to 1 percent and are offered for a period of 33-38 years.
Loans are available to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements. There are loan specialists available to assist with pre-qualifications.
Further information on Rural Development programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at http://
www.rurdev.usda.gov/wi.