Dana,
Bond money is still available in Louisiana...I know there is money in both Orleans and Jefferson Parish.

Aric, call Kim Hunter at Regions Mortgage, (504) 782-3555. She has done a bunch for our clients, and can lead you down the straight and narrow with the most current details. Just tell her Ian sent you with a question on Bond money.

You can also contact a local mortgage lender to get this info. i can get this locally thru e-mailing a contact at a lender's office.

Here is a really great tool used to determine if property will finance rural development

http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeActio…

I am told that the bond program in louisiana no longer exists. however,yu may be able to purchase a property which is qualified for RD(Rural Development) financing. this is 100% financing.