Question: how long does it take to get pre approved for a usda home loan?
Answer: The lender issues a pre-approval (3 days to 1 week) You find a home in a USDA-eligible geographic area (timing depends on the home market) The lender checks the appraisal and any other items needed (1 week) The lender sends the file to your state's USDA office for approval (1 day)