USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Rancho-Santa-Margarita, Orange County, CA

In 2025, USDA loan limit in Rancho-Santa-Margarita, county of Orange, CA is $657,900 while FHA limit is $822,375 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 Rancho-Santa-Margarita, county of Orange, CA

Loan Type Loan Limit Down payment
USDA $657,900 0%
FHA $822,375 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $822,375 3%

USDA and FHA loan options in Rancho-Santa-Margarita, 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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  • 26522 La Alameda, Suite 395, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
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  • 26381 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
  • California Coastal Loans is a company on a mission to create an environment of trust, ethics and care for our clients. Our core belief is that if you treat your client exactly the way you would want to be treated, you are building a foundation for a lasting relationship. Founded in 1999
  • Cash Saver Loans
  • 26060 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
  • Cash Saver Loans - is a direct mortgage lender based in California. We are committed to providing the best possible mortgage solutions for your home purchasing and refinancing needs. Dealing with a direct lender, you can by-pass a broker and the broker-related fees they charge. We also process our loans in-house thereby avoiding 3rd party.
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  • 27758 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Suite 202, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
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  • 27281 Las Ramblas, Suite 200, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
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  • Virtue Loan Center
  • 25909 Pala Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
  • Virtue Loan Center Inc. is committed to helping you find the right mortgage product for your needs. We understand that every borrower is different, and we offer a variety of products to meet your individual requirements. We make the process of securing a mortgage simple and straightforward by offering you the latest in financial tools.
  • Rescom Financial Services
  • 26691 Plaza #225, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
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  • Mortgage Loan Centers
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  • Sunset Mortgage
  • 26381 Crown Valley Parkway #200, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
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  • LamCap Partners
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