USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Benton, Franklin County, IL

In 2026, the USDA loan limit in Benton, county of Franklin, IL, is {DETAILS_LOAN_LIMIT_USDA_1_1}. For a single-family home, the FHA limit stands at $472,030.

Utilize the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today's best USDA versus FHA rates and determine the income, credit, reserves, and documents needed for qualification. With our advanced mortgage calculator, view USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA loans side by side to help you choose the program in Alabama best suited to your financial situation.

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2026 Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements in Benton, County of Franklin, IL

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $336,500 0%
FHA $472,030 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $726,200 3%

Options for USDA and FHA Loans in Benton, IL

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Understanding USDA Loans in IL

A USDA home loan, backed by the Department of Agriculture, also known as a USDA rural development loan or mortgage, is an option available only in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans that require at least a 3.5% down payment, USDA loans require no down payment.

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Benton Lenders

  • Southern Illinois Bank
  • 1012 W Broadway Blvd, Johnston City, IL, 62951
  • Lends in Illinois
  • Southern Illinois Bank offers a comprehensive line of banking products with superior customer service. These products and services are offered through experienced, conscientious and conservative bank personnel who know their customer, their families and their needs. This kind of familiarity instills an extreme sense of customer loyalty.

  • Williamson County Catholic Credit Union
  • 210 West Monroe Street, Herrin, IL, 62948
  • Lends in Illinois
  • The Williamson County Catholic Credit Union is a member owned financial cooperative.

    We serve the Catholic communities in Williamson County by providing competitive loans and savings in a friendly atmosphere while maintaining long term financial stability.

    St. Joseph's Credit Union of Marion was chartered on November 3, 1952

  • First Southern Bank IL
  • 102 Airway Dr, Marion, IL, 62959
  • Lends in Illinois
  • First Southern Bank realizes that we must earn the right to be your bank of choice. We take great pride in our customer service and combining that with the fact that we are a locally owned and managed Southern Illinois bank allows us to feel comfortable in asking to be your bank.

  • Community First Bank Of The Heartland
  • 117 N. 10th Street, Mount Vernon, IL, 62864
  • Lends in Illinois
  • Since 1906, our bank has been serving Jefferson County, Illinois. From 1906 to 2008, we operated as First National Bank which was originally chartered in Woodlawn, IL. We are proud to have been the only national bank to survive the Depression in Jefferson County, and we’re proud of our history of service to Jefferson County.

  • The Bank of Carbondale
  • 216 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL, 62901
  • Lends in Illinois
  • The Bank of Carbondale was originally chartered as the Vergennes State Bank in 1919, located on the corner of Hack Avenue and Main Street in Vergennes, Illinois.

    In 1970, the charter was transferred and established as The Bank of Carbondale, with a Main Street location in downtown Carbondale. In January 1981,

  • First National Bank in Pinckneyville
  • 210 S. Main St., Pinckneyville, IL, 62274
  • Lends in Illinois
  • From its beginning in 1901, First National Bank in Pinckneyville has grown to be one of the largest financial institutions in Perry County. We are a privately-owned, locally-operated bank with assets of more than $100 million. At FNB, we take great pride in giving back to the community by supporting myriad groups.

  • Murphy-Wall State Bank & Trust Company
  • 105 E Water Street, Pinckneyville, IL, 62274
  • Lends in Illinois
  • Murphy-Wall State Bank is here to provide quality bank services to our service area, & to provide a fair return to our shareholders. We will be responsible citizens & will participate in community activities, both by making contributions to worthwhile causes and by contributing our time as individuals. Our customers are our most important assets.

  • SIU Credit Union
  • 395 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL, 62902
  • Lends in Illinois
  • SIU Credit Union was founded in 1938 as Jackson County Teachers' Credit Union. Today, we serve 24 counties and many employer groups in southern Illinois. As a not-for-profit, member owned, financial cooperative, we believe in serving our membership instead of maximizing profits and Today, we serve 24 counties and many employer groups in southern Il

  • The First Bank and Trust Company of Murphysboro
  • 1403 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, 62966
  • Lends in Illinois
  • The First National Bank of Murphysboro opened its doors for business on the 13th day of May, 1889. The Jackson County Bank, a private institution owned by Medar Lucier and Joseph VanCloostere, was purchased. The First National Bank then occupied their quarters on the south side of the square until 1891,