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USDA Rural Develpment loans typically do not require a down payment. I am surprised if you have already been approved for a loan that you haven't discussed this with your loan officer.
I would be concerned also that you are asking this question if you are really pre approved. Did you loan officer not explain the USDA product and go over your good faith estimate?
P.S. I only lend in the great state of Florida.
I am also suprised that your LO has not discussed this with you. But in answer to your question...no...you do not have to put any sort of down payment down unless you would like to. A USDA loan is considered 100% financing and can go to 102% CLTV so your upfront funding fee can be financed into the loan amount.