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USDA Rural Development 502 Guaranteed

USDA Rural Development 502 Guaranteed is a 100% financing government guarantee from USDA Rural Housing Service. Coverage: US. Up to 100% toward a home purchase. First-time buyer status is not required.

Up to 100%
Listed as open as of April 10, 2026

Coverage: US.

First-time buyerNot required
Minimum credit score640
Maximum DTI45%
Property typesSFR, condo (approved)
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Repaymentmarket% int.; 30-yr; deferred
StackingStacks: calhfa-myhome, gsfa-platinum
NotesZero-down option for rural CA. Eligible areas include most of CA outside major metros.
Source USDA Rural Housing Service·official program page·Listed
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Provider: USDA Rural Housing Service · program details at the provider’s site.

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