USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Chicago-Ridge, Cook County, IL

For the year 2025, in Chicago-Ridge, within the county of Cook in IL, the USDA loan cap is $0, whereas the FHA loan cap for a single-family residence is $379,500.

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2025 Loan Limits and Down Payment Details in Chicago-Ridge, Cook, IL

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $0 0%
FHA $379,500 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $548,250 3%

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Understanding USDA Loans in IL

A USDA home loan, formally known as a rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is a loan backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, designed for rural sectors only. A key distinction from FHA loans — which necessitates at least 3.5% down — the USDA mortgage requires no down payment.

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  • First Equity Home Loans LLC
  • 13820 South Cicero Avenue, Crestwood, IL, 60445
  • Our goal is to offer the best refinance rates and lowest mortgage payments in minutes. We will beat virtually any mortgage rate quote and our wide selection of loan products are sure to provide the perfect mortgage solution for all of your Real Estate finance needs. We specialize in home purchase, home refinance, second mortgage.
  • CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS CREDIT UNION
  • 6230 S Central Avenu, Chicago, IL, 60638
  • Chicago Firefighters Credit Union was founded as 2nd Division Credit Union in 1937 to serve fire department employees in the City of Chicago. At a time when the nation’s financial system was still reeling from the Great Depression, many banks just weren’t addressing the concerns of average working people.
  • Archer Heights Credit Union
  • 6554 W Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60638
  • Archer Heights Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. Credit Unions were founded on the idea that through a cooperative financial effort, individuals sharing common bonds could benefit. Credit Unions promote thrift, and income is passed along to its members in the form of higher dividends on savings accounts,
  • Metropolitan Mortgage Corp.
  • 7018 W. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
  • With over 20 years of mortgage experience we serve our customers with honesty, integrity and competence to help them get best possible financial solutions to fulfill their dreams. Our goal is to help our clients to get home loans while providing them with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible
  • Prime Rate Lending Group Inc
  • 6501 West Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60638
  • Prime Rate Lending Group There are hundreds of mortgage products out there, we can present you the knowledge to help you make the right decision for you and your family and place your loan with a lender that best fits your needs With over 20 years of lending experience, we can assure you a through process and quality of service
  • SIC Funds
  • 2418 W. Marquette Rd. 1st Floor, Chicago, IL, 60629
  • In September of 2018 Secure Investor Capital, Inc. (SIC Funds) became a nationwide direct lender for 1-4 unit non-owner rehab fix & flip business loans. SIC founded in 2010 in Elmhurst Illinois has also became a lender in the great states of Illinois, Florida and Michigan (Nationwide) for small balance commercial bridge loans.
  • Cta-74th Street DFCU
  • 10057 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60643
  • Cta-74th Street DFCU the home of 69th/74th Depot Federal Credit Union. We pride ourselves on great customer care and friendly service. We were established in 1937 and have a rich and great history of service to our members whether they are Bus/Bus maintenance, Rail/Rail maintenance, G.O. we service CTA employees and their families.
  • Chicago's Bravest Credit Union
  • 10231 S Western Avenue, Floor 2, Chicago, IL, 60643
  • Our credit union was established in 1956 as Chicago Fire Officers' Association Credit Union. The credit union was originally established to help our fellow fire officers. We are excited about our name change to Chicago's Bravest Credit Union and our new website. We are looking forward to growing and modernizing.
  • Chicago PO Employees CU
  • 10027 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60643
  • CPOECU is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative whose mission is to assist in meeting the financial needs of its members by encouraging savings and offering services at reasonable and competitive rates. We are committed to the financial education of our youth members here at CPOECU
  • Marvel Ventures Mortgage Inc
  • 10610 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60643
  • We pride ourselves in establishing personal relationships that last a lifetime. Diligent service is not optional but a requirement. It has quickly earned us a reputation for conducting business with honesty and integrity. As a result, Marvel Ventures Mortgage was the multiple year Broker of the Year nominee for excellence in their field.