Mortgage Loan Programs and Eligibility Requirements
A comparison of available loan programs - conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, HELOC and specialty financing - with the credit, down payment and property rules that decide which one fits.
Income limits and property-location rules apply, so the first step is checking whether the home and your household income qualify.
Benefits of a USDA loan
No down payment required for eligible borrowers
Competitive fixed interest rates
Lower mortgage insurance cost than many low-down-payment options
Flexible credit underwriting
What to consider
The property must be in a USDA-eligible area
Household income must fall within USDA limits for your county
The home must be your primary residence
Ready to explore usda loans? Kathlene Carney can walk you through eligibility, compare options, and get you pre-approved in California.