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USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming)

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Statewide, Wyoming, administered by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (via approved lenders).

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The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: No set credit score; must show willingness and ability to manage debt.
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen, U.S. non-citizen national, or Qualified Alien
  • Property must be in a USDA-eligible rural area; borrower pays an upfront and annual guarantee fee. Refinancing limited to existing USDA borrowers.
  • A home in Wyoming

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 115% of area median income

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Income limit

115% of the area median income where the home is

HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.

Where it applies

Wyoming’s homes

  • 67.8% single-family
  • 4.9% townhouse
  • 6.4% 2–4 units
  • 9.2% 5+ units
  • 11.7% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$309,700

Wyoming median home value

49.1%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.

How to apply

  1. Contact USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (via approved lenders) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  2. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming)?

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Statewide, Wyoming, administered by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (via approved lenders). The Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program helps approved lenders provide low- and moderate-income households the opportunity to own a modest primary residence in eligible rural Wyoming areas with up to 100% financing (no down payment). USDA provides a 90% loan note guarantee to lenders. Distinct from the Section 502 Direct program. 100% financing (zero down payment). No credit score minimum. 30-year fixed. Closing costs may be financed.

Do you have to pay it back?

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (via approved lenders). The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: No set credit score; must show willingness and ability to manage debt. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen, U.S. non-citizen national, or Qualified Alien. Property must be in a USDA-eligible rural area; borrower pays an upfront and annual guarantee fee. Refinancing limited to existing USDA borrowers.

What are the income limits?

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) limits household income to 115% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income cannot exceed 115% of area median income (USDA limits by county/household size). The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) can be used for Single Family, Condo, PUD, Modular, and Manufactured. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.

Where does it apply?

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) serves homebuyers purchasing in Statewide, Wyoming. The program targets specific areas: Property must be in a USDA-eligible rural area (verify on USDA eligibility site).

How do you apply?

Applications for USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program (Wyoming) go through USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (via approved lenders), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by USDA Rural Development, Rural Housing Service (via approved lenders) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.