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USDA Section 502 Direct Loan

USDA Section 502 Direct Loan is a subsidized direct first mortgage from USDA Rural Development. Coverage: CA USDA-eligible rural areas. Income limit: Very-low (≤50% AMI) / Low (50-80% AMI).

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Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Coverage: CA USDA-eligible rural areas.

Income limitVery-low (≤50% AMI) / Low (50-80% AMI)
Minimum credit score640
Homebuyer educationRequired
Sales price capUSDA county area limits
Amount notes100% financing; payment assistance as low as 1% effective rate
NotesApply via local USDA RD office.
Phone530-792-5800 (CA RD State Office)
Source USDA Rural Development·official program page·Listed
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Provider: USDA Rural Development · program details at the provider’s site.

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