USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Los-Banos, Merced County, CA

In 2025, the USDA loan limit for Los-Banos, in the county of Merced, CA, is $341,900. The FHA limit for a single-family home is $356,362.

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Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements in Los-Banos, Merced, CA for 2025

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $341,900 0%
FHA $356,362 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $548,250 3%

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Understanding USDA Loans in CA

A USDA mortgage, also known as a USDA rural development loan, is government-backed by the Department of Agriculture. Offered exclusively in rural neighborhoods, it requires no down payment, unlike FHA loans that need a 3.5% minimum down payment.

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