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There are 4 USDA backed residential loans in North Slope borough with an average loan balance of $194,133. Over 75% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 41 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $191,500. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,433 SqFt. The state of Alaska determines loan eligibility income limits based on road access to the property. If the property has road access then a household of upto 4 people has an income limit of $114,400 and a household of between 5 and 8 people has a limit of $151,000. Otherwise, if the property has no road access, a household of upto 4 people has a income limit is $172,000 and a household of between 5 and 8 people has an income limit is $227,000. North Slope borough applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.


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*Anaktuvuk Pass   •   *Atqasuk   •   Chariot   •   Deadhorse   •   Gordon   •   *Kaktovik   •   Kokruagarok   •   *Nuiqsut   •   *Point Hope   •   *Point Lay   •   *Prudhoe Bay   •   Sagwon   •   Umiat   •   Utqiagvik   •   *Wainwright

A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in North Slope Borough.

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The North Slope Borough is the northernmost borough in the great state of Alaska, established in 1972. It spans over 94,764 square miles, making it larger than many U.S. states. The region is characterized by its vast Arctic tundra, coastal plains, and the majestic Brooks Range. The area is incredibly rich in natural resources, particularly oil and gas, which has fueled economic development in the region since the mid-20th century.

Historically, the North Slope Borough has been home to the Iupiat, an indigenous Alaskan group engaged in subsistence hunting, whaling, and fishing practices for thousands of years. Their rich cultural heritage and connection to the land are important aspects of the region's identity. European and American explorers began arriving in the 18th and 19th centuries, later followed by commercial whalers, traders, and missionaries.

The discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay in 1968 led to significant industrial and infrastructure development in the borough. The completion of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System in 1977 further propelled the region's economy, transforming the once remote and underdeveloped borough into an important player in Alaska's oil and gas industry.

A fun fact about the North Slope Borough is that it is home to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which is the largest national wildlife refuge in the United States, spanning over 19 million acres. This vast and remote wilderness area contains an abundance of wildlife, including polar bears, caribou, and Arctic foxes, making it an important conservation site and a destination for adventurous travelers.


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