USDA and FHA Pro and Con in Topeka, Shawnee County, KS

For 2025, in Topeka, located in Shawnee County, KS, the USDA loan limit is $336,500, whereas the limit for FHA loans is $472,030 for single-family homes.

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Loan limits and down payment requirements in 2025 in Topeka, including Shawnee County, KS

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

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Understanding USDA Loans in KS

A USDA home loan, backed by the Department of Agriculture, also called a USDA rural development loan or mortgage, is intended exclusively for rural areas. Unlike FHA loans, which require at least a 3.5% down payment, USDA loans require no down payment.

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  • Florida Rural Electric Credit Union
  • 2916 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
  • Florida Rural Electric Credit Union was chartered in December 1975 to serve the Rural Electric Cooperatives in Florida. The Credit Union was housed in the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc., (FECA) building in Tallahassee and served as a supported entity of the Associations member January 1999 the Credit Union Board.
  • FAMU FCU
  • 1610 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
  • FAMU Federal Credit Union is a not for profit financial institution located at 1610 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 in the United States. Established in 1935, FAMU Federal Credit Union is a low income and minority designated federal credit union with a Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) certification
  • Envision Credit Union
  • 600 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
  • Envision Credit Union in North Florida and South Georgia is dedicated to providing products and services that improve our members’ financial positions including checking accounts, savings accounts, mortgages, auto loans, business loans and much more. Bank online, with our mobile app or visit one of our conveniently located branches in FL and GA
  • First Commerce Credit Union
  • 1741 Old St. Augustine Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
  • "First Commerce is committed to the well being of our community and all of us living in it. We're committed to making a difference with every person we meet and proudly support organizations that show that same level of passion and commitment. Initially, it may be difficult to see the difference in the types of services"
  • Tallahassee Lender's Consortium
  • 224 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
  • The Consortium provides information and education regarding credit counseling and the process of purchasing a home to low income and very low income families. In addition, the Consortium administers the City of Tallahassee's Down Payment Assistance Programs and assists local lenders.
  • The First State Bank of Malta
  • 1 South 1st Street East, Malta, MT, 59538
  • With over a "Century of Service" to Phillips County, The First State Bank of Malta was organized on Jan. 8, 1903. The new bank was chartered with an authorized capital of $50,000.00. The First State Bank has grown and changed in many ways over the past 112 years, however, it still maintains the same qualities
  • Vidalia Federal Savings Bank
  • 300 Jackson Street, Vidalia, GA, 30474
  • Vidalia Federal Savings was organized in October 1936 & received its federal charter as a Federal Savings & Loan Association at that time. Its primary purpose was to promote thrift and home ownership in the Vidalia area. Assets of the institution on December 31, 1936 were $23, 001.16 and have increased to $194, 471, 850.45 as of December 31, 2006.
  • Altamaha Bank & Trust
  • 206 Jackson St, Vidalia, GA, 30474
  • Altamaha Bank and Trust directly serves the needs of citizens and businesses in Vidalia, Uvalda, & Hazlehurst, GA, as well as the surrounding communities. As the Bank continues to grow, the present directors, officers, & employees of Altamaha Bank & Trust are dedicated to maintaining the standard of excellence that has been set by our predecessors.
  • Durden Banking Company, Incorporated
  • 111 North Railroad Avenue, Twin City, GA, 30471
  • Durden Banking Company, Inc. with offices located in Twin City, Swainsboro, Metter and Millen serves a growing customer base. The bank still operates under that same simple plan for success– “serving the needs of the communities we serve”. This focus has been and will continue to be the foundation for our success.