The Small Business Administration has eased equity requirements for loans that can help businesses expand. That's one update by NAR Government Affairs that's important to real estate professionals. Another is a process USDA is going through that could result in fewer households eligible for federally backed home financing in rural areas. 

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SBA loan changes: SBA Lowers 7(a) Equity Requirement
Topic: SBA Loans

USDA rural area review: USDA Rural in Character Guidance
Topic: Rural Housing Programs