USDA Rural Development invested more than $125 million in Vermont communities, businesses and homes in 2014. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday that Vermont communities, families and businesses benefited from $125 million in USDA Rural Development (RD) grants, loans and loan guarantees in Federal Fiscal Year 2014.
"These funds helped thousands of Vermonters find affordable homes, find good paying jobs, and access vital community services," said USDA Rural Development State Director Ted Brady. VHFA has been a proud partner of Vermont's USDA Rural Development office for many years. A homebuyer who qualifies for a VHFA-Rural Development mortgage can get among the lowest interest rates available for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. Check out today's rates and read more about applying for this sought-after home mortgage program. www.vhfa.org. VHFA and Rural Development staff will also begin offering joint Realtor continuing education credits in 2015.