Single Family Housing Direct Loan

 

What is the Single Family Housing Direct Loan?

Also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, this program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability.

Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time.

The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.

Size of Units

Varies.

Rent or Own

Own.

Price

Varies.

Am I Eligible?

A number of factors are considered when determining an applicant’s eligibility for Single Family Direct Home Loans. At a minimum, applicants interested in obtaining a direct loan must have an adjusted income that is at or below the applicable low-income limit for the area where they wish to buy a house and they must demonstrate a willingness and ability to repay debt.

Applicants must:

  • Be without decent, safe and sanitary housing

  • Be unable to obtain a loan from other resources on terms and conditions that can reasonably be expected to meet

  • Agree to occupy the property as your primary residence

  • Have the legal capacity to incur a loan obligation

  • Meet citizenship or eligible noncitizen requirements

  • Not be suspended or debarred from participation in federal programs

Properties financed with direct loan funds must:

  • Generally be 2,000 square feet or less

  • Not have market value in excess of the applicable area loan limit

  • Not be designed for income producing activities

Borrowers are required to repay all or a portion of the payment subsidy received over the life of the loan when the title to the property transfers or the borrower is no longer living in the dwelling. 

Applicants must meet income eligibility for a direct loan.

What is an Eligible Area?

Utilizing the USDA Eligibility Site you can enter a specific address for determination or just search the map to review general eligible areas.

How May Funds be Used?

Loan funds may be used to help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate or relocate a home, or to purchase and prepare sites, including providing water and sewage facilities.

Contact Info

Program Manager: J. Cortlan Lyman

PO Box 10

32 South 100 East

Monticello, UT 84535

Phone: (435) 587-2111 Ext. 110

cortlan.lyman@usda.gov