(CNN) — Slower mortgage approvals, stalled rural home loans and a freeze on new flood insurance policies: The government shutdown, which began at midnight on October 1, could gum up some of the gears ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Reps. Bill Huizenga (R-Jenison) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) introduced federal legislation to expand eligibility for financial assistance for rural homebuyers. “We ...

ST. PAUL - Interest is increasing in the restructure loan program offered through the Rural Finance Authority, deputy Minnesota Department of Agriculture commissioner Jim Boerboom told legislators ...

FREEPORT, Ill. — A last-minute exception from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows Freeport to continue receiving critical housing resources. Announced by Congressman Eric Sorenson (IL-17) on ...

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