The U.S. Department of Agriculture has made refinancing USDA mortgages “faster and cheaper” for its homeowners through its new Streamlined­Assist Refinance Program. Tony Hernandez, the administrator of the USDA’s Rural Housing Service, announced recent changes that will help rural residents refinance to avail of low ­interest rates and lessen their monthly payments. These changes allow homeowners with current mortgages to not (i) … [Read more...]