In 2025, USDA loan limit in Altoona, county of Polk, IA is $336,500 while FHA limit is $472,030 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
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| Loan Type | Loan Limit | Down payment | |
| USDA | $336,500 | 0% | |
| FHA | $472,030 | 3.5% | |
| Conventional Conforming | $726,200 | 3% |
Lendersa®' goal is to get you the best possible USDA loan or FHA loan fast and without hassle. Select one of three starting points that result in matching lenders and the USDA loan programs.
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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