USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Lake-Providence, East Carroll County, LA

For 2026, the USDA loan limit in Lake-Providence, located in East Carroll County, LA, is $285,000, while the FHA limit is $356,362 for a single-family home.

Use the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to examine and compare today's USDA and FHA rates. Determine the income, credit, reserves, and documents required for eligibility. Our advanced mortgage calculator lets you see USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options side by side to help decide which program in suits your financial situation best.

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Lake-Providence, County of East Carroll, LA

Loan Type Loan Limit Down payment
USDA $285,000 0%
FHA $356,362 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $548,250 3%

USDA and FHA Loan Options in Lake-Providence, LA

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A USDA home loan, also known as a USDA rural development loan and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is designed for rural areas and does not require a down payment. In contrast, FHA loans require at least a 3.5% down payment.

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Lake-Providence Lenders

  • Commercial Capital Bank LA
  • 311 Broadway, Delhi, LA, 71232
  • Lends in Louisiana
  • Commercial Capital Bank began operations in February 1999. The original directors of the bank were: Charles A. Black, David F. Cooper, III, Robert A. Dawson, Jerry G. Ezell, Joe David Jones, William G. Loftin, Wilfred B. McEacharn, Shelton T. Parker, Lawrence W. Pickett, Jr, Donald M. Raley and Larry G. Tubbs.

  • TENSAS STATE BANK
  • 307 Verona Street, Newellton, LA, 71357
  • Lends in Louisiana
  • Since 1922, we have served Tensas and surrounding parishes. Our goal has always been to provide our customers with great solutions and services at the local level. We are local people making local decisions. Come see what Homegrown service is all about. Tensas State Bank; Homegrown since 1922 and proud to be Loyal to Local.

  • Kraftman Federal Credit Union
  • 805 East Cypress, Bastrop, LA, 71220
  • Lends in Louisiana
  • STATEMENT OF VALUES We believe that, helping people is more important than profit. We are qualified, capable & able to provide for the financial needs of our membership. Our membership is family. Our membership is honest and worthy of our trust. Our membership deserves the very best financial service we can provide. Our staff is our greatest asset.

  • Origin Bank
  • 1500 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, 71203
  • Lends in Louisiana
  • Origin Bank, formerly Community Trust Bank, is a Louisiana-chartered bank serving Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. For over 100 years, we have provided a wide range of traditional banking services and are combining our industry expertise with modern applications to make banking easy both online and offline.