FHA VS Conventional loan programs in 2026 for Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska

For 2026, the Conventional loan limit in Lincoln of Lancaster county, NE, is $726,200. The FHA limit for a single-family home is $472,030.

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Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements for 2026 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
Conventional Conforming $726,200 3%
USDA $336,500 0%
FHA $472,030 3.5%

Applicable to zip codes: 68528

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Lincoln Lenders

  • University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union
  • 1720 P Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union was started by seven faculty members back in 1937. Soon after membership was expanded to include university staff and in 2006 university students were added to the field of membership. In the fall of 2016 the credit union began reaching out to Alumni and welcoming them to join as well.

  • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union
  • 330 S. 16, Lincoln, NE, 68508
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • NSECU provides a convenient and inexpensive source of credit for worthwhile and meaningful purposes. We do this by returning any earnings to our members through higher dividend rates for share accounts and lower interest rates on loans. NSECU provides a convenient and inexpensive source of credit for worthwhile and meaningful purposes.

  • LincOne Federal Credit Union
  • 4638 W Street, Lincoln, NE, 68503
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • LINCONE Federal Credit Union is a Financial Services company located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
    We are unique from other institutions. We are not owned by shareholders, we are owned by our members;
    Anyone that lives, works, worships, or attends school in Lancaster County, NE.

  • Liberty First Credit Union
  • 501 North 46th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68503
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • Liberty First Credit Union is unique in the financial services industry. We are a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative. Those who do business with us are known as members. We exist solely to provide our members with affordable financial services; and members work together to achieve their financial goals.

  • Lincoln Federal Savings Bank
  • 8400 Maddox Dr., Lincoln, NE, 68501
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • Lincoln Federal Savings Bank was formed in 1906 and is organized as a mutual holding company. This means that the Bank is essentially owned by the depositors of the Bank meaning there are no outside shareholders. This structure allows the Bank to offer highly competitive rates to customers on both loans

  • MembersOwn Credit Union
  • 1391 South 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE, 68510
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • MembersOwn Credit Union offers primary banking services with a “People helping People” philosophy. Being locally owned by individuals living in 10 southeast Nebraska counties makes them committed to their members, first and foremost.

    As a trusted financial partner, owners find the personal attention, care

  • LPS Employees Federal Credit Union
  • 5621 N Street, Lincoln, NE, 68510
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • The mission of the LPS Employees Federal Credit Union is to support its members by helping them achieve their current and future goals by providing member-driven services and financial education. We take pride in meeting our members’ needs with honesty, compassion, and integrity.

  • Cornhusker Bank
  • 8310 O Street, Lincoln, NE, 68510
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • Cornhusker Bank occupies a unique position in the Lincoln Nebraska area. In this day of mergers and acquisitions, the bank retains its hometown touch and all the personal services of a true "community bank." Individuals and business customers have access to all the products and services offered by larger national banks.

  • Capital City Mortgage, Inc.
  • 237 S 70th St, Suite 105, Lincoln, NE, 68510
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • Capital City Mortgage, Inc opened its doors in October 2003. We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary. We have been in the same location for 10 years, we did expand the office size in 2007. Have been very fortunate to have the same processor for 10 years. Our goal is to have the best rates and superior service.