LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The ongoing government shutdown is set to create growing delays for homebuyers relying on federal loan programs, with Rural Development loans being hit particularly hard.

When a younger student asked to meet with fourth-year University of Washington medical student Brianna Cowin, she expected questions on what school will be like and the best ways to study. “But his ...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the award of $31 million in loans and grants for organizations in 12 states to promote rural economic development. “These infrastructure investments ...

Rural bankers are passing up free money from the government, and two government agencies want that to change. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Business and Industry Loan program provides ...

(CNN) — Slower mortgage approvals, stalled rural home loans and a freeze on new flood insurance policies: The government shutdown, which began at midnight on October 1, could gum up some of the gears ...