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There are 267 USDA backed residential loans in Washington county with an average loan balance of $86,370. Over 88% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $93,679. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,344 SqFt. Washington 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 Washington County is roughly 7,401 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Washington County is 8. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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*Addison   •   *Alexander   •   Ayers   •   *Baileyville   •   *Baring   •   *Beals   •   *Beddington   •   Bingo   •   Brookton   •   Bucks Harbor   •   *Calais   •   Cedar   •   Centerville   •   *Charlotte   •   Chase Mills   •   *Cherryfield   •   *Codyville   •   *Columbia   •   *Columbia Falls   •   *Cooper   •   *Crawford   •   *Cutler   •   *Danforth   •   *Deblois   •   *Dennysville   •   Dog Town   •   Dorman   •   *East Machias   •   East Steuben   •   *Eastport   •   Eaton   •   Edmunds   •   Epping   •   Fletcher Field   •   Forest   •   Forest City   •   *Grand Lake Stream   •   Grove   •   Halls Mills   •   *Harrington   •   Hoyttown   •   Indian River   •   Irish Settlement   •   Jacksonville   •   *Jonesboro   •   Jonesboro Station   •   *Jonesport   •   Kelleyland   •   Kennebec   •   Lamb Place   •   Lambert Lake   •   Larrabee   •   Little Machias   •   Lower Beddington   •   Lower Dennysville   •   *Lubec   •   *Machias   •   *Machiasport   •   Machiasport Station   •   Marion   •   *Marshfield   •   Marshville   •   *Meddybemps   •   *Milbridge   •   Monsapec   •   North Cutler   •   North Lubec   •   North Perry   •   North Trescott   •   *Northfield   •   Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation   •   *Pembroke   •   *Perry   •   Peter Dana Point   •   Pigeon Hill   •   *Princeton   •   Quoddy   •   Ridge   •   Rivers End   •   *Robbinston   •   *Roque Bluffs   •   Sealand   •   Smithville   •   South Addison   •   South Lubec   •   South Princeton   •   South Robbinston   •   South Trescott   •   Split Hill   •   Starboard   •   *Steuben   •   *Talmadge   •   The Pines   •   Tomah   •   *Topsfield   •   Unionville   •   *Vanceboro   •   *Waite   •   *Wesley   •   West Harrington   •   West Jonesport   •   West Lubec   •   West Pembroke   •   West Princeton   •   *Whiting   •   Whitlocks Mill   •   *Whitneyville   •   Wyman

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 Washington County.

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Washington County, located in the great state of Maine, has a rich and diverse history dating back to before the arrival of European settlers. It is situated in the northeasternmost corner of the state, known as the "Downeast" region, and shares a border with the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. The area is known for its picturesque landscapes, picturesque coastal communities, and abundant natural resources.

The region that is now Washington County was originally inhabited by the Passamaquoddy tribe, a Native American nation that lived in what is now Maine and New Brunswick. The first European contact with the region occurred in 1604, when a French expedition led by Pierre Dugua-Sieur de Mons and Samuel de Champlain explored the area. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the region was contended between French and British powers, changing hands multiple times before it ultimately became part of the British territory of Maine in 1763, following the Treaty of Paris.

In 1789, Washington County was officially incorporated as a separate and distinct county within the District of Maine, which was then part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The county gets its name in honor of George Washington, the nation's first president. The early economy of the region was primarily based on the abundant natural resources such as lumber, fisheries, and shipbuilding industries.

Maine became a state in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise, making Washington County one of its original counties. The economy of the region diversified over time, with the rise of local industries such as blueberry cultivation, aquaculture, and tourism taking on significant roles. Today, the county is known for its unique geography, with numerous bays, harbors, lighthouses, and more than 200 coastal islands.

One fun fact about Washington County is that it is home to the rugged and beautiful landform known as the "Bold Coast," which boasts some of Maine's most stunning coastal vistas and hikes. This coastline provides visitors with an unforgettable experience of unspoiled natural beauty and diverse wildlife, including seals, seabirds, and even the occasional whale sighting.


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