USDA and FHA Pro and Con in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ

In 2025, USDA loan limit in Phoenix, county of Maricopa, AZ is $353,200 while FHA limit is $530,150 for a single-family home.

Use Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today's USDA VS FHA best rates and determine the Income, credit, reserves, and documents needed to qualify. With our advanced mortgage calculator, you see the USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA side by side to help you decide which program in is best for your particular financial situation.

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2025 loan limits and downpayment requirments in Phoenix, county of Maricopa, AZ

Loan Type Loan Limit Down payment
USDA $353,200 0%
FHA $530,150 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $726,200 3%

USDA and FHA loan options in Phoenix, AZ

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What is USDA Loan in Arizona?

USDA home loan is a loan guaranteed by the government Department of Agriculture AKA USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage and is available in rural neighborhoods only. Unlike FHA loans that require a minimum of 3.5% down payment, the USDA mortgage loan does not require any down payment.

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