USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Worcester, Worcester County, MA

In 2026, the USDA loan limit in Worcester, within the county of Worcester, MA, is set at $336,500. For a single-family home, the FHA limit is $472,030.

Utilize Lendersa®'s USDA loan calculator to compare today's leading USDA and FHA rates, assessing the income, credit, reserves, and documents needed for qualification. Our advanced mortgage calculator places USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options side by side, aiding you in determining the best program for your financial situation in .

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Worcester, Worcester, MA

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

USDA and FHA Loan Alternatives in Worcester, MA

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Understanding USDA Loans in MA

The USDA home loan, backed by the government’s Department of Agriculture, is also known as the USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage. It is available only in rural neighborhoods. Unlike FHA loans that require at least a 3.5% down payment, USDA loans have no down payment requirement.

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Worcester Lenders

  • Bay State Savings Bank
  • 28 Franklin Street, Worcester, MA, 01608
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • Bay State Savings Bank's roots extend back to 1895, when 114 spirited citizens of Worcester gathered together and pledged a total of $7, 660 to establish a new savings bank in the city. They made good on that pledge, and on May 16, 1895, Bay State Savings opened its doors for business on Main St. in Worcester.

  • Cornerstone Bank, National Association
  • 230 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA, 01609
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • Cornerstone Bank was formed in 2017 & was built on the foundation of two local, mutual banks joining together— Southbridge Savings Bank & SpencerBANK (founded in 1871). Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, we currently operate 13 branch offices.Cornerstone Bank is a local, community bank dedicated to providing high-quality, personal customer service.

  • Team Hunton
  • 50 Elm Street, Suite 8, Worcester, MA, 01609
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • We are a full-service mortgage brokerage with access to over 50 different lending options to help find you the best rate and best structure for your mortgage to suit your short and long term financial needs We can offer access to a myriad of mortgage types from no down payments & first time home buyer programs to investor loans

  • AllCom Credit Union
  • 36 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA, 01609
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • "AllCom Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit, community-chartered financial services organization. Founded in 1922, we celebrated 90 years in business in 2012.

    AllCom was originally chartered to provide financial services exclusively to employees of the Telephone Company."

  • Worcester Fire Dept Credit Union
  • 34 Glennie Street, Worcester, MA, 01605
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • Firefighters of the City of Worcester have benefited from a long and rich history of member service. It has evolved over the years from a "savings and loan" business to a full service financial institution.When you become a member of the Worcester Fire Deptartment Credit Union, you also become an owner. We will continue through sound investments

  • Capital Biz Solutions, Inc
  • 474 Grove St, Worcester, MA, 01605
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • Our main objective is to help companies acquire the capital they need to grow their business on their terms. We will guide you through the process and outline the lending parameters. It is our job to insure you’re well informed, and there are no surprises. It is our pledge to provide you with the best business lending available.

  • Webster Five
  • 35 Millbury Street, Auburn, MA, 01501
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • Webster Five is a $1 billion community bank with seven convenient branches, serving Central Massachusetts with offices in Auburn, Dudley, Oxford, Shrewsbury, Webster and Worcester. For over a century, the bank has developed a reputation for outstanding personal service, community support and fiscal strength.

  • Millbury National Bank
  • 18 Main Street, Millbury, MA, 01527
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • Millbury National Bank was founded in 1825, and through fiscal integrity and fortitude, the bank has been led by a committed Board of Directors for over 190 years, currently with several multi-generational Directors. Our focus is on serving small businesses within the Blackstone Valley, and maintaining our strong commitment to our customers.

  • Worcester Police Department Credit Union
  • 805 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA, 01606
  • Lends in Massachusetts
  • The Worcester Police Department Credit Union was incorporated on November 22, 1946 and officially opened for business on February 1, 1947. The first official incorporators' meeting was held on October 22nd, 1946. In attendance were Boleslaw Izbicki, Frank R. Stake, George P. Merril, Joseph Turner Jr., Iver C. Blomstrom and more