USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA

In 2024, USDA loan limit in Goleta, county of Santa Barbara, CA is $626,500 while FHA limit is $805,000 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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2024 loan limits and downpayment requirments in Goleta, county of Santa Barbara, CA

Loan Type Loan Limit Down payment
USDA $626,500 0%
FHA $805,000 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $805,000 3%

USDA and FHA loan options in Goleta, CA

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What is USDA Loan in California?

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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