USDA VS FHA in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, NC

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for Wilkesboro, in Wilkes county, NC, is $336,500, while the FHA limit for a single-family home is $472,030.

Use the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today's USDA versus FHA rates. Assess the necessary income, credit, reserves, and documents required for eligibility. Our advanced mortgage calculator displays USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options side by side, assisting you in selecting the best program for your financial situation in .

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, NC

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

Exploring USDA and FHA Loan Options in Wilkesboro, NC

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What Is a USDA Loan in NC?

A USDA home loan, guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and also known as a USDA rural development loan or mortgage, is available only in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans which require at least a 3.5% down payment, USDA loans have no down payment requirement.

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Wilkesboro Lenders

  • 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

  • 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,

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Piedmont Credit Union
  • 1913 W Front Street, Statesville, NC, 28677
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • Piedmont Credit Union is a state chartered, federally insured community credit union, serving members in Iredell County since 1981. Membership in Piedmont Credit Union requires the completion of an account card, 2 forms of identification you must live or work in Iredell county or be an immediate family member of a current member

  • 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.

  • NorthSide Mortgage Group, LLC
  • 176 N Renfro Street, Mount Airy, NC, 27030
  • Lends in North Carolina
  • NorthSide Group was formed in 2008 by the merger of two local financial firms owned and operated by Carmen and Stan Smith. Whether you are buying a home or refinancing, anywhere in Mount Airy, NC. We are committed to helping you realize and achieve your dream of homeownership, save on your current payment or get the most equity out of your home.