Business · 07/02/2019Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Rural Housing Service Announces Low Loan-to-Cost Ratio for Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program

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The Rural Housing Service has set a maximum loan-to-cost ratio of 70% for loans guaranteed under the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program's Option Three, allowing for single continuous guarantees for construction and permanent loans, while maintaining existing lease-up reserves and guarantee percentages.

Original source language: Federal Register — Agriculture DepartmentOpen original release →

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