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USDA Rural Development
USDA - RD
Organizational Information
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
USDA Rural Development 504 Grant program to very low income aged 62 or older and a 504 1% loan program to repair or improve a home, making it safe and sanitary by removing health and safety hazards. USDA Rural Development's Direct Homeownership Loan program offers home loans to lower income individuals who are unable to obtain credit elsewhere, with interest rates as low as 1% and no down payment. Loans are made for the purchase or building a home.
Funding Sources
Federal money
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Contact Email(s)
mathew.mcknight@pa.usda.gov
Web Addresses
Primary Address
Additional Addresses
Service Information
Service Area
Alleghey,Armstrong,Beaver,Butler,Greene,Indiana and Washington Counties
Service Description
Loans to community facilities, water, waste disposal, municipalities, health care facilities and non-profit corporations. Contact Butler area office at 724-482-4800 for further information
Water and waste facility loans are available for rural communities (new/repair/replace community sewage treatment plants, etc.). Contact Butler area office at 724-482-4800 for more information
504 1% loans up to $20,000.00 for very low income applicants located in an eligible area. Loans are made for 20 years
Home Ownership Direct Program to purchase/build for income eligible applicants. No down payment required. Loans are made for 33 or 38 years. The Interest Rate for Direct housing loans are set by USDA Rural Development and are based on your current income.
Available Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm / Monday through Friday
Fees/Cost for Services
Credit Reporting Fee, except for 1% Loan/Grants for the elderly. Additional fees are dependent on the program
Eligibility Requirements
Dependent on the program
Miscellaneous Information
Handicap Accessibility
Yes
Languages Spoken or Available
English