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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  • The Jemez Valley Credit Union has been providing quality service to its members for more than 50 years. We are proud to be a non-profit member-owned financial institution. Our mission is to provide our members with prompt, accurate, high quality, reasonably priced service. Jemez Valley Credit Union was established in 1966.

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  • 1005 11th St, Lander, WY, 82520
  • ACFCU founded in 1964 with an original membership for employees of US Steel Corporation working at the Atlantic City Ore Mine in Fremont County. There were roughly 400 members at this time. The mine shut down in 1983 causing hard times on Fremont County and the Credit Union.ACFCU received a community charter to expand its membership

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