USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Steger, Cook County, IL

As of 2025, the USDA loan limit in Steger, Cook, IL stands at $0, while the FHA limit for a single-family home is $472,030.

The Lendersa® USDA loan calculator is an excellent tool for comparing today's USDA and FHA rates. It helps determine the necessary income, credit, reserves, and documentation needed for qualification. Our advanced mortgage calculator allows side-by-side comparisons of USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA loans, assisting you in selecting the best program in for your unique financial needs.

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2025 Loan Limits & Downpayment Guidelines in Steger, Cook, IL

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

USDA and FHA Loan Options in Steger, IL

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Understanding USDA Loans in IL

The USDA home loan, guaranteed by the Department of Agriculture, also known as a USDA rural development loan or mortgage, is available only in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans that require a minimum of 3.5% down, USDA loans require no down payment.

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  • SmartFinancial
  • 2778 South 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
  • Smart Financial Services, Inc. was established in 2001 with the mission of creating extraordinary mortgage solutions for the citizens of Wisconsin and Florida. That mission continues to be a driving force through today. Smart Financial Services, Inc. has always sought out the nation's most creative and responsible lenders.
  • German-American State Bank
  • 100 Church Street, German Valley, IL, 61039
  • German American State Bank was chartered on January 21, 1907 and prides itself as being one of the oldest community banks in the state of Illinois. At German American State Bank, our mission is to provide exceptional financial solutions for our customers by providing the highest quality financial products.
  • First Citizens State Bank
  • 207 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI, 53190
  • As Whitewater Wisconsin's largest and oldest locally owned and operated financial institution, our goal is to provide you with top quality services to help you meet your financial goals. Home grown, home owned, we have a very rich history of being involved with the Whitewater community, large enough to serve you, small enough to care, that's us.
  • Philo Exchange Bank
  • 102 W Washington St, Philo, IL, 61864
  • Philo Exchange Bank's history spans six generations of customers across East Central Illinois. Started in 1883 by Dr. Calvin Ebeneezer Parker, the bank was purchased by Elisha Hazen, a local grain and implement dealer in 1899. The bank took over Philo State Bank in 1933. Nathan Rice succeeded the Hazen family leadership in 1952.
  • Hoosier Heartland State Bank
  • 1661 S. Us Highway 231, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933
  • For over 100 years Hoosier Heartland State Bank has been committed to the communities we serve. We are dedicated to our Mission, Vision and Values and we conduct business in accordance with these standards 100% of the time. It is the Mission of Hoosier Heartland State Bank to be an industry leader in redefining what it means to be a Community Bank.
  • HOWARD COUNTY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION"
  • 105 Southway Boulevard West, Kokomo, IN, 46902
  • Howard County schools. His vision became a reality in 1964. During the early days of the credit union, the credit union was run out of Darrell’s house. Many members remember traveling out to Darrell’s house to pick up a check or drop one off in the old “milk crate.” As the credit union grew, there became a need to move the credit union
  • Haynes Community Federal Credit Union
  • 1801 S Park Road, Kokomo, IN, 46902
  • The Haynes Community Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution. The purpose of the Credit Union is to promote thrift among members. We were established in 1948 for the employees of Union Carbide Stellite (now Haynes International) and their families. In 2006 we received our Community Charter and are open to anyone
  • Financial Builders Federal Credit Union
  • 2828 South Lafountain Street, Kokomo, IN, 46902
  • Financial Builders was founded in 1964 for Chrysler Employees. The Credit Union elected seven members to become board members from Chrysler who helped run the credit union in a little storefront building with two office personnel.In 1978 we built the beautiful building we have today housing 28 employees and serving members
  • City of Firsts Community FCU
  • 1120 South Main Street, Kokomo, IN, 46902
  • City of Firsts Community Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Kokomo School Employees Federal Credit Union, was established in 1938 by Mr. Charles Franklin. As Kokomo School Employees FCU, we serviced the employees of Kokomo Consolidated School Corp. and its family members. In 2006, City of Firsts FCU received permission from the National Credit