USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Newton, Rockingham County, NH

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for Newton, within the county of Rockingham, NH, is $616,400, while the FHA limit for a single-family home stands at $828,000.

Utilize the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare the current leading rates for USDA and FHA loans, and assess the income, credit, reserves, and documents needed to qualify. Our sophisticated mortgage calculator enables a side-by-side comparison of USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options, helping you determine the most suitable program for your financial needs in .

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Newton, County of Rockingham, NH

Loan Type Maximum Loan Limit Required Down Payment
USDA $616,400 0%
FHA $828,000 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $828,000 3%

Exploring USDA and FHA Loan Options in Newton, NH

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Understanding USDA Loans in NH

A USDA home loan, supported by the Department of Agriculture and also known as a USDA rural development loan or mortgage, is available exclusively in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans which require a minimum 3.5% down payment, a USDA mortgage loan has no such requirement.

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Newton Lenders

  • Geosegment Systems
  • 24 Front Street, Suite 203, Exeter, NH, 03833
  • Lends in New Hampshire
  • Geosegment Systems was founded in 1991 in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a provider of mortgage market share data from county registry of deed data. In the age before the internet, CD-ROMs, DVDs, flash drives, and other high capacity transmission methods, we received data via the 9-track magnetic tape format first invented by IBM.