USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ

In 2026, the USDA loan limit set for Berkeley in the county of Ocean, NJ, is $776,600. Meanwhile, for a single-family home, the FHA loan limit is $1,089,300.

Use the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator for a detailed comparison of today's best USDA and FHA rates. It assists in determining income, credit, reserves, and necessary documentation for qualification. Our advanced mortgage calculator allows you to compare USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA loans side by side, aiding your decision on which program in aligns best with your financial needs.

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Berkeley, Ocean, NJ

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $776,600 0%
FHA $1,089,300 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $1,089,300 3%

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Defining the USDA Loan in NJ

The USDA home loan, supported by the Department of Agriculture, is also referred to as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage. It caters exclusively to rural areas and, unlike FHA loans, requires no down payment, contrasting with the minimum 3.5% needed for FHA loans.

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Berkeley Lenders

  • Goldd Global Consulting, LLC
  • 44 Buckley Lane, Bayville, NJ, 08721
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Direct Private Lender Sources - Up To 100 Million +
    100% LTV / 100% LTC
    & Foreign Investor Loan

    REAL ESTATE
    Poor Credit - Bankruptcy / Foreclosure - Construction / Fix & Flips - Purchase / Refi - Land Loan

    BUSINESS FUNDING
    Acquisition
    Expansion
    Equity / Venture Capital

  • Commercial Mortgage Brokers
  • 610 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ, 08731
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Commercial Mortgage Funding, LLC is a commercial mortgage brokerage firm which provides access to funding sources financing Commercial Real Estate nationwide (U.S.) with capital needs of $1, 000, 000 ($1MM) minimum. It intermediates between capital providers and the principals of commercial real estate projects and leverages its relationships.

  • OceanFirst Bank
  • 975 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ, 08753
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • OceanFirst Bank is one of the largest regional banks in New Jersey with a presence in New York & Philadelphia. We stay focused on what we believe is most important: building long-term relationships with our customers and giving back to the communities we serve. OceanFirst was established in 1902 as the Point Pleasant Building and Loan Association.

  • New Jersey Mortgage Services
  • 30 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, 08753
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • New Jersey Mortgage Services is a Mortgage Broker who is licensed under the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. Broker owner Tom Altieri has 36 years experience and thousands of close loans. Tom is knowledgeable in real estate, contracts, and a the latest mortgage products.

  • Family First Funding LLC
  • 44 Washington Street, Suite 200, Toms River, NJ, 08753
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Family First Funding LLC offers high quality mortgage banking and brokering services to residential and business customers. Our aim is to provide our clients with fair and reasonable rates and costs, while keeping our clients informed and educated throughout the process. We will become friends and trusted advisors to our clients.

  • OCEANSIDE MORTGAGE
  • 55 Main St, Toms River, NJ, 08753
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Oceanside Mortgage Company has served its customers with honesty and integrity for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide competitive interest rates and low closing costs while guiding borrowers through any red tape so they can secure their mortgage without hassle. Meet the team whose here to make the home loan process a home run!

  • Provident Bank
  • 105 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick, NJ, 08723
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Provident Bank has served individuals, families, and businesses in our local communities with personal and business banking services. We’re proud of that. And we’re proud of this: we’re still your bank—right here, right now. What your parents wanted? We had it. What you need? We’ve got it. What your kids will face? We’ll solve it. You are our commi

  • Ditmas Park Capital
  • 11 Hawk Way, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Ditmas Park Capital is a Limited Liability Partnership operating since 2015 that was established to initiate and invest in High Yield Real Estate Mortgages. We have over $20, 000, 000 under management and hold first lien mortgages on over 200 properties. We bundle these mortgages together and have created a hedge fund structure