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*Badger • *Barnum • Border Plains • Brushy • Burnside • *Callender • *Clare • *Coalville • *Dayton • *Duncombe • Evanston • Fort Dodge • *Gowrie • *Harcourt • Judd• • •
| What is a USDA Loan? |
| The USDA 502 Guaranteed Loan Program is designed to help homebuyers in eligible rural areas secure affordable housing with no down payment required. Backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this loan offers competitive interest rates, flexible credit requirements, and lower mortgage insurance costs compared to conventional loans. Borrowers work with approved lenders, and the USDA provides a guarantee, reducing the lender’s risk and making homeownership more accessible. |
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• Kalo • Lanyon • *Lehigh • Lena • Lundgren • *Moorland • *Otho • Palm Grove • Roberts • Roelyn • Shady Oak • Slifer • Tara • *Vincent
There are 71 USDA backed residential loans in Webster county with an average loan balance of $68,863. Over 88% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 32 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $70,439. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,463 SqFt. Webster county 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.
The size of Webster County is roughly 1,861 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Webster cover 136 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 7.3% of Webster County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Webster County is 7. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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 Webster County.
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Webster County, Iowa
.Webster County is located in the central part of Iowa, USA, with Fort Dodge as its county seat. The county was established on January 15, 1851, and originally named Yell County in honor of Colonel Archibald Yell. However, it was later renamed to Webster County in honor of prominent American politician and statesman Daniel Webster on February 6, 1853.
Webster County has witnessed significant developments in transportation and industry over the years. The arrival of the first railway, the Des Moines Valley Railroad, in the 1860s connected Fort Dodge to the rest of the country, stimulating economic growth. The region became a hub for industries such as gypsum mining, which took off in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Fort Dodge was nicknamed the "Gypsum City" due to the prominence of this industry.
In addition to its industrial significance, Webster County boasts plenty of recreational facilities, attracting visitors and residents alike. One fun fact about this region is the presence of the Blanden Memorial Art Museum in Fort Dodge, which opened in 1932. This museum holds the distinction of being the first public museum of art in the state of Iowa. With a diverse collection of artworks and artifacts, along with various educational and cultural programs, the Blanden Memorial Art Museum contributes to the rich history and cultural heritage of Webster County.
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| May 2025 Featured Agent | |
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| Carol Miller | from Smith Real Estate Inc. |
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