USDA VS FHA in St.-Helens, Columbia County, OR

In the year 2026, the USDA loan limit in St.-Helens, part of Columbia county, OR, is $414,000, whereas for a single-family home, the FHA limit is $517,500.

Use the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today's best rates between USDA and FHA, determining the income, credit, reserves, and documentation needed to qualify. With our advanced mortgage calculator, you can view USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options side by side, helping you choose the most suitable program in for your specific financial needs.

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in St.-Helens, in Columbia, OR

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $414,000 0%
FHA $517,500 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $548,250 3%

USDA and FHA Loan Choices in St.-Helens, OR

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What Defines a USDA Loan in OR?

The USDA home loan is a government-backed mortgage by the Department of Agriculture, also known as the USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, available exclusively in rural areas. FHA loans demand at least a 3.5% down payment, but USDA loans require no down payment at all.

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St.-Helens Lenders

  • InRoads Credit Union
  • 1720 St Helens St, Saint Helens, OR, 97051
  • Lends in Oregon
  • InRoads Credit Union is full-service, not-for-profit financial institution. Anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, or attends school in Columbia, Clatsop, Cowlitz, Multnomah, and Washington Counties are eligible to join. Founded in 1938, InRoads is proud to be celebrating more than 75 years of serving its members.

  • CASCADIA HOME LOANS
  • 51895 SW Old Portland Rd, Suite B, Scappoose, OR, 97056
  • Lends in Oregon
  • Cascadia Home Loans offers fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages. We also work with FHA, VA, and USDA loan programs. Why wait? You can get started now, save your progress, and come back to finish anytime. If you have questions just give Cascadia a call and we will walk you through the home loan pre-approval process