USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Winthrop-Harbor, Lake County, IL

In 2024, USDA loan limit in Winthrop-Harbor, county of Lake, IL is $0 while FHA limit is $379,500 for a single-family home.

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2024 loan limits and downpayment requirments in Winthrop-Harbor, county of Lake, IL

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

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What is USDA Loan in Illinois?

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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