USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Tucson, Pima County, AZ

In 2026, the USDA loan limit in Tucson, county of Pima, AZ, is $336,500. For a single-family unit, the FHA limit is $472,030.

Utilize the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today's top USDA and FHA rates, determining the required income, credit, reserves, and documents to qualify. Our advanced mortgage calculator lets you see USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA programs side by side, helping you decide the best option in based on your financial situation.

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2026 Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements in Tucson, Pima, AZ

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

USDA and FHA Loan Choices in Tucson, AZ

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Explaining USDA Loans in AZ

The USDA home loan, also known as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is government-backed by the Department of Agriculture and available only in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans needing a minimum 3.5% down payment, USDA loans require none.

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Tucson Lenders

  • Hughes Federal Credit Union
  • 971 W. Wetmore, Tucson, AZ, 85705
  • Lends in Arizona
  • A member of the Tucson community since 1952, Hughes Federal Credit Union is dedicated to enriching the financial lives of the people and community we serve. This commitment extends to our employees as well. Named #1 Credit Union in Arizona by Forbes, Hughes serves over 157,000 members with $1.8 billion in assets and is growing every day.

  • Pima Federal Credit Union
  • 3730 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705
  • Lends in Arizona
  • Pima Federal Credit Union since In 1951, sixteen teachers pooled together $84 in deposits and founded our credit union with the common purpose of helping people. To this day, our common purpose still exists. We’re here for our members and we thrive by delivering on our value promise of Smart. Simple. Personal

  • Blue Sky Mortgage, Inc.
  • 2229 East Hedrick Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85719
  • Lends in Arizona
  • Blue Sky Mortgage, Inc. is a full service mortgage broker providing real estate financing anywhere in Arizona. Richard has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Davis. Originally from New York, Richard’s first involvement in real estate was in California in the early 1970′s.

  • Hotchkiss Financial, Inc.
  • 1945 East Mabel Street, Tucson, AZ, 85719
  • Lends in Arizona
  • We have very competitive Interest Rates. Our loans are customized to fit the borrower's needs. Because we are a small company, we can follow every detail of your transaction. We will keep you informed regarding the loan progress, from start to finish. We have access to a large network of investors. We have a wide variety of products

  • Armor Investment Co
  • 177 N. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
  • Lends in Arizona
  • Armor Investment Company in October 0f 1981. Back then interest rates for FHA/VA Loans were hovering in the 18-20% range. I noticed that seasoned notes and mortgages were being cashed in by worried investors. These notes bearing 6-8% interest were being discounted to yield investors 20-25% interest. Wow! That caught my attention.

  • Commerce Bank of Arizona
  • 3805 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85716
  • Lends in Arizona
  • Commerce Bank of Arizona, established in 2002 in Tucson, Arizona, is a full-service community bank that caters to small-to mid-sized businesses and real estate professionals. CBAZ offers commercial clients with a variety of services ranging from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) financing solutions, construction loans.

  • Tucson Federal Credit Union
  • 1160 N. Winstel Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85716
  • Lends in Arizona
  • In 1937 a group of teachers with a vision came together to form a financial cooperative that could better serve the financial needs of Tucson's school employees and their families. A year later, Tucson Teachers Federal Credit Union (TTFCU) was serving 38 members and had acquired assets of nearly $349.

  • TOPCU - Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union
  • 2500 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ, 85713
  • Lends in Arizona
  • Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union opened its doors in 1935 with 19 members and $30.75 in assets. Established by Tucson firefighters & City employees, TOPCU was originally located at Fire Station #1 in downtown Tucson. Through the years TOPCU has expanded services & its field of membership to become an important part of Tucson’s financial marketplace.

  • Canyon Community Bank, National Association
  • 7981 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ, 85704
  • Lends in Arizona
  • Canyon Community Bank is to serve the people of the Tucson metropolitan area 1st & also the great State of Arizona where our expertise will allow. This will be accomplished by providing personal, confidential attention along with high quality services. We will maintain a responsible financial institution dedicated to developing economic growth.