USDA's Rural Development is larger than you might think. Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development, Justin Maxson said the agency has roughly $243 billion in assets, making them the 13th largest bank in the country.

"We are primarily an infrastructure bank that provides affordable and risk tolerant financing that allows communities to build the foundations of a strong economy."

Rural Development's programs, such as home ownership programs, provide direct financing or loan guarantees.

"If you have broadband, or water and sewer, access to high quality housing much more is possible in your community. So we are that money that greases the wheel of economic development in so many communities across the country" Maxson added.

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