USDA VS FHA in Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for Lenoir in Caldwell county, NC is set at $336,500, whereas the FHA limit for a single-family residence is $472,030.

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2026 Loan Limits and Downpayment Needs in Lenoir, Caldwell, NC

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 Lenoir, NC

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Understanding USDA Loans in NC

The USDA home loan is a financing option guaranteed by the Department of Agriculture, also referred to as a USDA rural development loan or mortgage, and is limited to rural areas. In contrast to FHA loans requiring a minimum of 3.5% down payment, USDA loans need no down payment, making them a valuable option for eligible borrowers.

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Lenoir Lenders

  • Shuford Federal Credit Union
  • 882 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC, 28601
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • Shuford Credit Union has been open since 1967. The credit union has assets totaling $32.15 Million and provides banking services to more than 4, 000 members.

    The credit union is a community-based financial institution. People living, working, or worshipping in the credit union's geographic area can become a member

  • HSM Solution Federal Credit Union
  • 235 2nd Avenue NW, Hickory, NC, 28601
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • HSM Federal Credit Union has been open since 1977. The credit union has assets totaling $5.62 Million and provides banking services to more than 2, 000 members.

    The credit union is a manufacturing employee-based credit union. Membership is also open to immediate family of current members.

  • Foothills Mortgage & Equity
  • 829 8th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • At Foothills Mortgage & Equity We work hard to satisfy the mortgage needs and exceed the expectations of our customers. We pride ourselves on providing superior customer service and creating satisfied customers. From mortgage processing and underwriting, to loan closing and funding,

  • Morganton Savings Bank, S.S.B.
  • 100 South King Street, Morganton, NC, 28655
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • Morganton Savings Bank S.S.B. is Burke County’s only local financial institution, serving our neighbors and friends continuously since 1903.In 2001, we completed an adaptive historical renovation of “The Cedars”, the home of Col. Samuel McDowell Tate and relocated our offices in this landmark building. We are located at the intersection of West Uni

  • Mountaineer Mortgages, L.L.C
  • 719-A Greenway Rd, Suite 103, Boone, NC, 28607
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • Mountaineer Mortgages is owned by Chris Arquette who has over 20 years of mortgage lending experience in the High Country. He's an ASU alumnus who knows what it takes to make your loan process smooth and hassle free. We pride ourselves on exceeding our customer's expectations, working hard to find the best rates and loan options for you.

  • Peoples Bank
  • 420 West A Street, Newton, NC, 28658
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • Here at Peoples Bank, we're passionate about helping people. We strive to be exceptional and inspire others to be exceptional too. It's a promise we make to our neighbors, families, local businesses and community.

    When you're passionate about people like we are, you start to see the extraordinary in everyone.

  • McDowell CornerStone CU
  • 2031 Rutherford Road, Marion, NC, 28752
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • MCDOWELL CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION is a not for profit organization whose ownership is made up from the members of the Credit Union.

    We have been in existence since March 1967 and located on 2031 Rutherford Rd Marion NC 28752. Along with our other services, we offer drive up window and night depository at this location.

  • CS Credit Union
  • 6519 CommScope Road, Catawba, NC, 28609
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • CS Credit Union was initially chartered in 1986 as MA/-COM Employees Credit Union, a spin-off from two previous credit unions, Siecor Credit Union & Superior Cable Credit Union. MA/-COM was established as the credit union for employees of family members of the forerunner of the present-day Select Employee Group, CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina.

  • Carolina Farm Credit
  • 146 Victory Lane, Statesville, NC, 28625
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • Carolina Farm Credit is a stockholder-owned cooperative providing financing to full and part-time farmers and agricultural-related businesses and also provides financing for the construction and purchase of homes in 54 counties through 29 branch offices. Other financial services available are life insurance, appraisal services, leasing programs