Home Loan Program Benefits Rural Families Though the country is in the midst of a financial crisis, it's still possible to buy a house with no money down. Relatively small but growing numbers of Americans are turning to an obscure home loan program backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Home Loan Program Benefits Rural Families

January 28, 20096:00 AM ET

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Rene Gutel

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Even though the country is in the midst of a financial crisis, it's still possible to buy a house with no money down. A relatively small but growing number of Americans are turning to an obscure home loan program backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Rene Gutel reports for member station KJZZ in Phoenix.

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