USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Ludlow, Kenton County, KY

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for Ludlow, in the county of Kenton, KY, is $336,500, while for a single-family home, the FHA limit is $472,030.

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Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements for 2026 in Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, KY

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What Defines a USDA Loan in KY?

A USDA home loan, guaranteed by the government's Department of Agriculture, also known as a USDA rural development loan or mortgage, is accessible in rural areas only. It differs from FHA loans, which require a minimum 3.5% down payment, as the USDA loan does not mandate a down payment.

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Ludlow Lenders

  • Home Savings Bank, FSB
  • 202 Elm Street, Ludlow, KY, 41016
  • Lends in Kentucky
  • Home Savings Bank is located on Elm Street in Ludlow, KY just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. We specialize in real estate lending and offer many deposit solutions. Home Savings Bank, FSB is a full-service bank. The bank accepts deposits, makes loans and provides other services for the public.

  • Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association of Covington
  • 433 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY, 41011
  • Lends in Kentucky
  • Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association of Covington, KY has been a part of the community since 1886. We are one of the last mutual institutions remaining in Northern Kentucky.

    As a mutual savings and loan each customer has a stake and ownership in our association. As a mutual savings and loan each customer has a stake

  • Kentucky Federal
  • 1050 Scott St, Covington, KY, 41011
  • Lends in Kentucky
  • "Over the years, Cincinnati Federal has continued to expand its footprint in the Cincinnati area through acquisition of other savings institutions such as Delta S & L, McHenry S & L and Fulton #4.
    In the 1980's Cincinnati Federal continued to grow and opened offices in the Miami Heights area and in Anderson Township."