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When: Wednesday – September 9th, 2026 – 12pm to 1pm
What: Join Rural Development staff members as they go over the basics of the 502 Direct Home Purchase program. Agenda includes;
program purpose, income guidelines, repayment income, acceptable credit, payment assistance, down payment requirements,
complete application standards, and how to apply.
Southern New England Rural Development State Office
451 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002-2999
Voice: (413) 253-4300
Fax: (855) 596-7673
Questions about Multifamily Housing Programs? Call 1-800-292-8293
We highly recommend making an appointment with one of our area offices. Our offices may be unstaffed at times as they are often in the field serving our rural communities.
All Southern New England - CT, MA & RI offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
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Check a home, town or service location to verify eligibility for Rural Programs
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You can create an account and manage your current loan through the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal. You can also contact the CSC at 800-414-1226
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