USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in St.-Bernard, Hamilton County, OH

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for St.-Bernard, within Hamilton county, OH, is set at $285,000, whereas the FHA limit for a single-family home is $356,362.

Utilize the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare current USDA versus FHA rates. Determine the necessary income, credit, reserves, and documents for qualification. Our advanced mortgage calculator displays USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA loans side by side, helping you choose the best program for your financial situation in .

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in St.-Bernard, Hamilton, OH

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $285,000 0%
FHA $356,362 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $548,250 3%

USDA and FHA Loan Options in St.-Bernard, OH

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Understanding the USDA Loan in OH

A USDA home loan is a government-backed mortgage offered by the Department of Agriculture, also known as the USDA rural development loan. It's exclusive to rural areas and requires no down payment, unlike FHA loans, which require at least a 3.5% down payment.

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St.-Bernard Lenders

  • Childrens Medical Center Federal Credit Union
  • 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45229
  • Lends in Ohio
  • Children’s Medical Center Federal Credit Union is a member-owned and operated credit union. The mission of Children’s Medical Center Federal Credit Union is: To promote fiscal responsibility among our members, To increase the knowledge and ability of our members to manage and control their financial well- being

  • Cincinnati Interagency Federal Credit Union
  • 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Suite G4, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
  • Lends in Ohio
  • As a member of the Cincinnati Interagency FCU, you share in the ownership of a full service financial institution – and being an owner makes a difference. The Cincinnati Interagency Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit organization which, through member involvement, education, and sound financial management provides personal, convenient.

  • Cincinnati HealthCare Associates Federal Credit Union
  • 2139 Auburn Avenue, Level A, Cincinnati, OH, 45219
  • Lends in Ohio
  • Cincinnati Healthcare Associates Federal Credit Union has been open since 1973. The credit union has assets totaling $23.49 Million and provides banking services to more than 4, 000 members. The credit union is a member-owned financial cooperative providing financial banking services to multiple member groups.

  • Cinfed Credit Union
  • 4801 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45209
  • Lends in Ohio
  • Our family approach to business is built on a foundation of personal service, trusted care, and the belief that our bottom line succeeds only when you do. Our full range of comprehensive programs gives you the most options, with the best rates, to take your dreams of today and turn them into the realities of tomorrow.

  • Zipfel Capital
  • 3440 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45208
  • Lends in Ohio
  • We’re connected to countless lending institutions. We’re obligated to none. Building, buying, refinancing, investing both residential and commercial: put your confidence in Zipfel Capital. As a broker, we leverage our network and expertise to connect you with the right lender.

    Michael Zipfel, the founder and President of Zipfel Mortgage Group

  • Mortgage House of America LLC
  • 3530 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45208
  • Lends in Ohio
  • Mortgage House of America has specialized in finding a great product at a great price to suit our clients’ home purchase or refinance needs. From the ground up, we have built our business on strong foundations of honesty, integrity and communication with our clients. Most of our loan officers bring at least ten years of experience.

  • Local Union 392 Federal Credit Union
  • 1228 Central Parkway, Room 302, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
  • Lends in Ohio
  • Our Credit Union is a member owned not-for profit organization aimed at assisting our members. We strive to provide innovative products and personalized service to help members achieve their financial goals. The credit union was establised to receive and manage the vacation fund contributions for members of the Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 392.

  • BlueMark Capital, LLC
  • 700 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
  • Lends in Ohio
  • BlueMark Capital is a full service commercial mortgage banking firm with offices in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Cleveland, Ohio. BlueMark originates, closes, and services a loan portfolio in excess of $1.4 billion. In addition to having CMBS and agency relationships, the company exclusively represents more than 20 Life.

  • JT Capital Advisors
  • 312 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
  • Lends in Ohio
  • "JT Capital Advisors has been a lender & broker for years doing transactions nationwide every day. We speak to lenders as a regular part of our business.

    We “STUDY” our lenders first…their needs…what they are willing to fund. By knowing in advance what they WANT to approve, we immediately know how to structure and package your file for approva