FHA VS Conventional loan programs in Des-Moines, Polk County, Iowa

In 2025, Convetional loan limit in Des-Moines, county of Polk, IA is $647,200 while FHA limit is $420,680 for a single-family home.

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2025 loan limits and downpayment requirments in Des-Moines, county of Polk, IA

Loan Type Loan Limit Down payment
Conventional Conforming $647,200 3%
USDA $285,000 0%
FHA $420,680 3.5%

The comparison table applies to zip codes: 50309, 50312, 50314, 50316, 50317, 50310, 50311, 50313, 50319, 50321, 50320, 50315, 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308, 50318, 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331, 50332, 50335, 50340, 50380, 50381, 50391, 50392, 50393, 50394, 50395, 50396, 50936, 50940, 50947, 50950, 50980, 50981, 50982, 50983

Conventional and FHA loan options in Des-Moines, IA

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  • In 1977, a group of area business people noticed that Flora, Illinois had limited choices when it came to financial institutions. These business leaders from Flora and the surrounding communities came together and, on January 19, 1978, Flora Bank & Trust opened for business in a temporary banking facility located at 1010 West North Avenue in Flora.