USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Berkeley-Heights, Union County, NJ

In 2026, the USDA loan cap for Berkeley-Heights in Union county, NJ, stands at $0, while the FHA cap is $822,375 for a single-family home.

Utilize the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare the best current rates of USDA versus FHA loans. It helps determine the income, credit, reserves, and documents needed for eligibility. Our advanced mortgage calculator lets you view USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options side by side, guiding you to decide the best choice for your financial situation in .

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Berkeley-Heights, Union, NJ

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $0 0%
FHA $822,375 3.5%
Conforming Conventional $822,375 3%

Options for USDA and FHA Loans in Berkeley-Heights, NJ

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What is a USDA Loan in NJ?

The USDA home loan is a government-backed option from the Department of Agriculture, also known as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, available in rural areas only. Unlike FHA loans which require a 3.5% down payment minimum, no down payment is needed for USDA loans.

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Berkeley-Heights Lenders

  • READYCAP LENDING, LLC
  • 200 Connell Drive, Suite 4000, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Ready Capital is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans.We specialize in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor and bridge as well as SBA 7(a) business loans. Headquartered in New York City.

  • Advanced Financial Federal Credit Union
  • 785 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ, 07974
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Advanced Financial Federal Credit Union membership is available to anyone who lives, works, goes to school in Union or Essex County, NJ. We offer members a full range of financial services, similar to banks. We offer residents an alternative to the costly services of mega-banks & the option of a financial institution under local ownership.

  • HomeGotOwned
  • 786 Mountain Blvd, Suite 202, Watchung, NJ, 07069
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • We deliver the absolute best lending experience through knowledge, communication, and care. Our mission supports the growth and strength of our communities and provides a pathway to the dream of homeownership. Whether you are a new home buyer looking for a first time mortgage or needing to refinance your home mortgage.

  • TOP VINE MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.
  • 786 Mountain Blvd, Suite 202, Watchung, NJ, 07069
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Top Vine Mortgage Services was formed to ensure customer satisfaction is met. By partnering with the nation's top financial institutions, our distinctive approach to mortgage financing means we can virtually guarantee our clients receive the best rates and terms available. With years of experience and deep industry insights,

  • Cronheim Mortgage
  • 205 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, 07928
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Our firm is one of America’s largest privately owned national real estate investment bankers. As institutional advisors and mortgage servicers for 31 institutional investors we have the credibility and expertise to provide counsel on where to source the most competitive capital across the spectrum of real estate asset classes.

  • AMERICAN UNITED MORTGAGE CORPORATION
  • 210 Haven Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • American United is a New Jersey based Mortgage Banker and lending partner. As such, we partner with some of the largest banking and financial institutions across the nation. This wholesale banking relationship allows us to provide our retail clients with the most competitive rates the industry has to offer.

  • Arkad Capital
  • 107 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ, 07060
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • "Arkad Capital is the creation of three real estate entrepreneurs and
    their constant pursuit of higher real estate investing performance. With
    combined Main St. and Wall St. Knowledge, Arkad Capital brings great
    value to its borrowers by offering highly competitive terms, industry
    knowledge, and outside of the box lending."

  • Atlantic Health Employees Federal Credit Union
  • 99 Beauvoir Avenue, 2nd Floor, Summit, NJ, 07901
  • Lends in New Jersey
  • Atlantic Health Employees Federal Credit Union was originally Chartered on June 6, 1974 as Overlook Hospital Employees' Federal Credit Union to serve the employees of Overlook Hospital. Since then, the credit union has expanded its charter to offer its services to other groups associated with the hospital.