That meant not-so-rural areas like Sherwood, Forest Grove and Wilsonville were all eligible for zero-down home loans. Those communities and others that have outgrown the "rural" label -- generally ...

Rural living is popular for many families looking to raise their children outside the hustle and bustle of city life. If you've imagined your children running unhindered through acres of backyard ...

However, "this program will be very simple, very easy ... loans compared with two years earlier, and many of the banks that dropped out have been community and rural ones. The SBA's Mr. Ringsak said ...

A USDA home loan is a mortgage offered by the United States Department of Agriculture to low-income residents. These are usually people who live in rural areas and wouldn’t typically qualify for ...

Some 97% of land in the US is eligible for a mortgage backed by the US Department of Agriculture if you meet the income requirements. Alix is a former CNET Money staff writer. She also previously ...