USDA and FHA Pro and Con in East-Porterville, Tulare County, CA

In the year 2025, the USDA loan limit for East-Porterville, located in Tulare county, CA, is $285,000, whereas the FHA limit is $356,362 for a single-family residence.

Utilize the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to appraise today's leading USDA versus FHA rates and ascertain the income, credit, reserves, and necessary documents to qualify. With our enhanced mortgage calculator, you can see USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA programs side by side to determine which program in is best suited to your financial requirements.

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2025 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in East-Porterville, Tulare, CA

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $285,000 0%
FHA $356,362 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $548,250 3%

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Understanding USDA Loans in CA

The USDA home loan is backed by the Department of Agriculture, commonly referred to as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, and is exclusively available in rural regions. In contrast to FHA loans, which specify a minimum 3.5% down payment, a USDA loan requires no down payment whatsoever.

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