USDA and FHA Pro and Con in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, NE

As of 2026, the USDA loan limit in Scottsbluff, county of Scotts Bluff, NE, is $336,500. In contrast, the FHA limit for a single-family home is $472,030.

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2026 Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements in Scottsbluff, County of Scotts Bluff, NE

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 Scottsbluff, NE

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Understanding USDA Loans in NE

A USDA home loan, often referred to as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is guaranteed by the government through the Department of Agriculture. It is available exclusively in rural areas and requires no down payment, unlike FHA loans, which need a minimum of 3.5% down.

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Scottsbluff Lenders

  • Platte Vallley Bank
  • 1212 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, NE, 69363
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • At Platte Valley Bank our focus will always be on people, products, service, community, work ethics and professionalism. It is no accident that our associates work so hard at customer service. Our customer oriented companies will be successful only if we bring to our jobs each day, the dedication to providing the service you expect and more

  • Banner Capital Bank
  • 205 State St, Harrisburg, NE, 69345
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • In 1964, we opened our doors under the brilliant blue skies of Harrisburg, Nebraska—a rural farming community in the heart of The Nebraska Panhandle. One firm handshake at a time, we earned the trust of our customers, allowing us to expand and create new relationships around Nebraska and then into Wyoming.

  • Consumers Cooperative Federal Credit Union
  • 217 Toluca Avenue, Alliance, NE, 69301
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • Established in 1950, Consumers Cooperative FCU, is a financially sound institution providing quality, personalized, competitive services to all of our membership. We service all employees and customers of WESTCO and We provide products and services that help the financial stability and economic growth for both our members and our community

  • Hemingford Co-Operative Federal Credit Union
  • 801 Box Butte Avenue, Hemingford, NE, 69348
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • On March 29, 1951, the Hemingford Co-Operative Federal Credit Union was granted its charter by the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions.

    The credit union has assets totaling $9.92 Million and provides banking services to more than 1, 000 members.
    The credit union is a member-owned financial cooperative providing banking services including savings

  • The Potter State Bank of Potter
  • Front And Chestnut, Potter, NE, 69156
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • We are a family owned, independent community bank, with offices in Potter and Kimball, Nebraska, with ATM’s located in Potter, Dix and Kimball.

    The Bank’s commitment to the tri-state region is evidenced by five generations of community bankers in our family. They have served the banking needs of our customers spanning two centuries

  • Chadron Federal Credit Union
  • 126 East 3rd Street, Chadron, NE, 69337
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • The Chadron Federal Credit Union is a family financial institution established to provide member services in a format conducive to the credit union philosophy of "people helping people help themselves." Services offered will be member oriented within the realms of maintaining financial soundness.

  • Sidney Federal Savings & Loan
  • 1045 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE, 69162
  • Lends in Nebraska
  • Our excellent loan origination department and servicing staff are just two of the reasons we are one of the leading mortgage lenders in Western Nebraska. Mortgage loans are our expertise, but we also specialize in auto loans, home equity loans, home improvement loans and consumer loans.