USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Hanamaulu, Kauai County, HI

In 2026, the USDA loan limit in Hanamaulu, within Kauai county, HI, is $725,000, whereas the FHA limit for a single-family home is $977,500.

Use Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare current USDA and FHA best rates and determine the necessary income, credit, reserves, and documents for qualification. With our advanced mortgage calculator, you can view USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA loan options side by side, assisting in selecting the optimal program for your financial situation in .

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Loan Limits & Downpayment Requirements for 2026 in Hanamaulu, County of Kauai, HI

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $725,000 0%
FHA $977,500 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $1,089,300 3%

Exploring USDA and FHA Loan Options in Hanamaulu, HI

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Understanding USDA Loans in HI

The USDA home loan, also known as the USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is only available in rural neighborhoods. Unlike FHA loans, which require at least a 3.5% down payment, USDA mortgages require no down payment.

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Hanamaulu Lenders

  • Kauai Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • 2969 Umi Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Kauai Teachers Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, non-profit financial cooperative whose members are owners and savers, as well as potential borrowers. Demonstrating the philosophy of “People Helping People”, members pool their money by purchasing shares, thus making low-cost loans

  • Kauai Federal Credit Union
  • 2976 Ewalu Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • In 1947, we started a credit union for employees of the territory of Hawaii and the county of Kaua’i. Our goal was not only to provide county, state, and federal government employees & their families with basic financial needs but also to invest in and grow the quality of life on the island.
    Over 70 years later we’re still committed to our goal

  • Gather Federal Credit Union.
  • 4493 Pahee Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Our story begins in 1954. Ten hard-working pineapple farmers pooled their resources and did something none of them could have done alone: collected $595 for lending and purchased heavy equipment.

    They believed that together they could provide a better life for their families, for their community, and for Kaua‘i. They gathered. And they grew.

  • Garden Island FCU
  • 2973 Kele Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • On February 8,1938, a Federal Charter was issued to Lihue Federal Credit Union covering the employees of The Lihue Plantation Company, Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiaries; East Kauai Water Company, Kauai Stores and Waiahi Electric Company (merged with Kauai Electric Company).

    In 2007, we changed our name to Garden Island Federal Credit Unio

  • Waialua Federal Credit Union
  • 67-292 Goodale Avenue, Suite A2, Waialua, HI, 96791
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Waialua Federal Credit Union has been proudly serving the residents of the Waialua community since 1937. The Waialua Federal Credit Union started for the employees of the Waialua Sugar Cane Company and in 1992 the field of membership was changed to include the community of Waialua and Haleiwa.

  • Kahuku Federal Credit Union
  • 56-576 Kamehameha Highway, Suite A, Kahuku, HI, 96731
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Kahuku FCU was chartered on July 28, 1937 to serve the employees of the Kahuku Plantation Company, a cane sugar plantation. The plantation ceased operations in 1971, and on June 1, 1972 the credit union’s charter was amended to include residents who lived near the local post office.

  • Mahalo Mortgage Corp
  • 1620 Glen Avenue, Wahiawa, HI, 96786
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Mahalo Mortgage is a kama‘aina company that offers a diverse range of loan programs, including government products such as FHA, VA and USDA. These programs provide qualifying individuals lower down payment options as well as increased flexibility in credit and income requirements

  • Hawaii VA Loans
  • 338 Kamokila Blvd, Suite 202, Kapolei, HI, 96707
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Since 2007, Hawaii VA Loans has helped veterans become homeowners by utilizing their VA loan benefits. Hawaii VA Loans has two locations, one in Kapolei and another in Kailua, and our dedicated team of VA Loan Specialists are ready to work with you!

    We are residential mortgage lender that specializes in helping Veterans become homeowners.

  • Ohana Mortgage
  • 91-1011 Holunape Street, Kapolei, HI, 96707
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Ohana Mortgage Solutions was started with the hope of enabling local families to become homeowners. Additionally, we wanted to embody the values of aloha and ʻohana in our business. That’s why we take some of the profits from every loan and partner directly with programs helping Hawaii’s children in the foster care system.

  • Highfive Lending
  • 2176 Lauwiliwili Street, Suite 1, Kapolei, HI, 96707
  • Lends in Hawaii
  • Living in Hawaii has a very high cost. That’s why High Five Lending wants to help you get the best loan possible for your home. We have the experience and expertise to get you affordable rates at the right place. Life is already complicated, From empty nest moving to military moves.