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USDA Loan

The USDA Guaranteed Loan program offers 100% financing to low-to-moderate income households buying in USDA-eligible rural and suburban areas.

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What it is

USDA guaranteed loans were created to support rural development. The eligible-area maps now take in a large share of the suburbs and small cities outside major metros, so many buyers who assume they do not qualify actually do.

Eligible buyers get 100% financing. The cost is a 1.00% upfront guarantee fee, which can be financed into the loan, plus a 0.35% annual fee charged on the scheduled balance for the life of the loan. The limits are the trade-off: household income caps that vary by county and household size, and a property that has to sit inside an eligible area.

We can check whether a specific address falls inside the eligible map and compare USDA against FHA and conventional on your numbers, since the right answer depends on the income cap as much as the fee structure.

Who it fits

  • Buyers purchasing in a USDA-eligible area
  • Households within the USDA income limits for their county
  • First-time and repeat buyers alike
  • Borrowers with credit scores around 640 and up

How it runs

  1. 1Check Property EligibilityWe confirm the address falls inside a USDA-eligible area on the current map.
  2. 2Confirm Income EligibilityIncome limits vary by county and household size. We check your household against the current USDA tables.
  3. 3Apply & UnderwriteThe file is underwritten by the lender and then reviewed a second time by USDA before it can close.
  4. 4CloseUSDA files include that second agency review, which lengthens the timeline compared with a conventional purchase.

Questions

Is my area eligible?

Eligibility is set by USDA maps, which cover much of the country outside larger metro areas. Check the USDA eligibility map for the specific address, since boundaries can run through a neighborhood.

What is the income limit?

Limits are set by USDA, vary by county and household size, and are updated periodically. Check the current figure for your county on the USDA site rather than relying on a general number.

Are there property requirements?

The property must be owner-occupied, in sound condition, and modest in relation to the area. Income-producing farms and commercial uses are not eligible.

How does it compare to FHA?

On fees, USDA is often the lighter program when you qualify: no down payment and a 0.35% annual fee against FHA’s higher annual premium. FHA works anywhere, has no household income cap, and allows lower credit scores.

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