USDA Streamlines Rural Housing Loans, Grants Lenders More Authority

March 24, 2026

National Mortgage Professional, March 24, 2026-Lew Sichelman
The USDA is implementing deregulatory actions, including delegated underwriting authority within the Guaranteed Loan Program. This allows qualified lenders to approve and close loans, increasing efficiency and aligning USDA requirements with other federal home lending programs from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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