USDA and FHA Pro and Con in Covington, Kenton County, KY

In 2025, USDA loan limit in Covington, county of Kenton, KY is $336,500 while FHA limit is $472,030 for a single-family home.

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2025 loan limits and downpayment requirments in Covington, county of Kenton, KY

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

USDA and FHA loan options in Covington, KY

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What is USDA Loan in Kentucky?

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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