Find USDA Eligible Properties in Lewis County
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Benjamin • *Canton • Deer Ridge • Derrahs • Durham • *Ewing • *La Belle • *La Grange • *Lewistown• • •
| 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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• *Monticello • New Court Village • Sellers • Steffenville • Tolona • Williamstown
There are 64 USDA backed residential loans in Lewis county with an average loan balance of $75,279. Over 75% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 39 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $78,515. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,448 SqFt. Lewis 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 Lewis County is roughly 1,323 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Lewis County is 8. 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 loan eligible properties in Lewis County.
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Lewis County, Missouri
.Lewis County is located in the northeastern region of the great state of Missouri. It was officially organized on January 2, 1833, and named in honor of Meriwether Lewis, the famed explorer who, alongside William Clark, led the Lewis and Clark Expedition between 1804 and 1806.
The county's first inhabitants were Native American tribes, including the Ioway, Sauk, and Fox people. European settlers, primarily from the states of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee, arrived in the early 19th century attracted by the fertile land and abundant wildlife.
Canton, the largest town in the county, was established in 1830 and was an important port on the Mississippi River. In 1851, Culver-Stockton College was founded in Canton, and it remains the oldest institution of higher education in northeast Missouri.
Agriculture has historically played a significant role in the county's economy, with crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat being produced alongside a thriving livestock industry.
Fun Fact: LaGrange, another city in Lewis County, is home to the annual "Fall Festival and Flea Market," which is held every September. The event not only showcases the community's long-standing tradition of agriculture but also features live entertainment, a parade, and games for visitors to enjoy.
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