USDA VS FHA in Alma, Gratiot County, MI

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for Alma in Gratiot County, MI, is $336,500. Meanwhile, the FHA limit for a single-family home is $472,030.

Use the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to analyze and compare today's leading USDA and FHA rates. Determine the income, credit, reserves, and documents needed to qualify. With our advanced mortgage calculator, you can examine USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA loans side by side to decide which program in is best suited to your specific financial needs.

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2026 Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements in Alma, County of Gratiot, MI

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

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Understanding USDA Loans in MI

A USDA home loan, guaranteed by the Department of Agriculture, also called the USDA rural development loan or mortgage, is specific to rural areas. Unlike FHA loans, which require a minimum 3.5% down payment, USDA mortgages do not require any down payment.

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Alma Lenders

  • GraCo Federal Credit Union
  • 835 W Warwick Drive, Alma, MI, 48801
  • Lends in Michigan
  • At GraCo Federal Credit Union, we all benefit from the cooperative nature of our members! If it’s time for a change, it’s time for GraCo FCU and GraCo Federal Credit Union is a member owned financial co-operative dedicated to member service and community involvement through responsible leadership.

  • Commercial Bank
  • 301 N. State St, Alma, MI, 48801
  • Lends in Michigan
  • Commercial Bank has been a proud local bank since 1893. We have an unwavering devotion to our neighbors and their futures. We make it our mission to reinvest in the community through donations, sponsorships and loans to support the growth of our local residents and businesses. We firmly believe that being local matters.

  • Gratiot Community Credit Union
  • 211 West Center Street, Alma, MI, 48801
  • Lends in Michigan
  • We have over 50 years of experience servicing the residents and workforce of Gratiot County. We are aware of our responsibility to serve our members and community. We strive to deliver professional, responsive, and personalized banking services to its depositors, borrowers, local businesses, and area professionals.

  • Isabella Community Credit Union
  • 2400 South Isabella Road, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858
  • Lends in Michigan
  • Isabella Community Credit Union (ICCU) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative providing quality financial products and personal service to its members in the Central Michigan area. Those who live or work in Isabella, Osceola, Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Gratiot, Montcalm and Mecosta counties are eligible to join!

  • Montcalm Public Employees Credit Union
  • 1157 East Main Street, Edmore, MI, 48829
  • Lends in Michigan
  • Montcalm Public Employees Credit Union We are a non-profit cooperative financial institution completely controlled and owned by the members who save, borrow and conduct other financial business here. Because we’re non-profit, you share in the earnings of the credit union through higher dividends on your savings and reduced rates on your loans.

  • Dow Chemical Employees' Credit Union
  • 600 E Lyon Road, Midland, MI, 48640
  • Lends in Michigan
  • Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union was the 182nd credit union organized in the State of Michigan.

    In 1937, the country was still in the throes of a severe economic depression that underscored the need for a workable financial plan to enable Dow employees to save for emergencies and obtain convenient, low-cost credit.

  • Journey Federal Credit Union
  • 1200 Zeeb Drive, Saint Johns, MI, 48879
  • Lends in Michigan
  • Journey Federal Credit Union was formed as a result of the merger between two local employee credit unions in 1972. Formerly Clinton County Federal Credit Union, we now serve the residents and employees of Clinton, Gratiot & Shiawassee Counties. Relatives of current members (whether related by blood or marriage) may also join Journey Federal Credit

  • Members First Credit Union
  • 600 W Wackerly, Midland, MI, 48642
  • Lends in Michigan
  • When you open your account with MFCU, you become a member & owner of the credit union.At MFCU, we believe in you.Our promise is to be trustworthy, caring & enthusiastic to help you succeed. It comes naturally to us to listen carefully & build relationships in order to not only find solutions,but also minimize financial stress and maximize happiness

  • Community First Federal Credit Union
  • 9637 N Greenville Rd, Lakeview, MI, 48850
  • Lends in Michigan
  • Community First Federal Credit Union was founded in Lakeview, Michigan in 1985. We opened our second branch in Howard City, Michigan in 2009. The third branch, located in Trufant, Michigan, opened in 2012. In 2018, we opened our fourth branch in Morley, Michigan.We are a part of Xtend, a share branching network.