Number: RL33421
Title: USDA Rural Housing Programs: An Overview
Authors: Bruce E. Foote, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: Descriptions of the rural housing programs are presented in this report in the order of the sections under which they are authorized in the Housing Act of 1949. Note that most of the programs involve direct loans from USDA, while others involve USDAinsured loans from private lenders. USDA is one of the few government agencies that makes direct loans to borrowers. The report concludes with a discussion of current legislative issues. Tables are presented that show funding for various rural housing programs since FY1980.
Pages: 15
Date: July 27, 2007