USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in Bedford, Bedford County, PA

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for Bedford in Bedford county, PA, is $336,500. In contrast, the FHA limit for a single-family home is $472,030.

Leverage the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today’s top USDA and FHA rates. Determine the income, credit, reserves, and documents needed to qualify. Our advanced mortgage calculator shows USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options side by side, helping you decide which program in best suits your financial needs.

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Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements for 2026 in Bedford, Bedford, PA

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $336,500 0%
FHA $472,030 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $726,200 3%

Exploring USDA and FHA Loan Options in Bedford, PA

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Understanding USDA Loans in PA

A USDA home loan, guaranteed by the government Department of Agriculture, also known as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is exclusively available in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans, which require a minimum of 3.5% down payment, USDA loans require no down payment at all.

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Bedford Lenders

  • Hometown Bank of Pennsylvania
  • 638 East Pitt Street, Bedford, PA, 15522
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • The dream of starting a locally owned and managed full service community financial institution began in 2006 when a group of Bedford county business leaders formed an organizing group. Included in the group were Don DeArment of Friends Cove Mutual Insurance, Barry Ressler of Ressler, Inc.

  • Morrisons Cove 1st Federal Credit Union
  • 7533 Woodbury Pike, Roaring Spring, PA, 16673
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • The Morrisons Cove 1st Federal Credit Union is a member owned and controlled Financial Institution whose purpose is to maximize benefits by providing cost-effectiveness and to promote thrift and cooperation among the membership; to expand both membership and services while maintaining financial soundness.

  • C-B-W Schools Federal Credit Union
  • 460 Locust Street, Sidman, PA, 15955
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • The C-B-W Schools Federal Credit Union is an independent financial cooperative chartered under federal law and operated for the benefit of its members, who share a common bond, and their families.

    Originally formed, in 1956, as a credit union for school employees, the board of directors has expanded the credit union’s.

  • Fort Ligonier Federal Credit Union
  • 1917 Penn Avenue, Jerome, PA, 15937
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • Fort Ligonier FCU was established in 1958 for the benefit of all the employees of Ligonier Valley School District. At that time the employees saw a need for a local credit union where the members could save and borrow money locally. The credit union has assets totaling $3.08 Million and provides banking services to more than 400 members.

  • Franklin Johnstown Federal Credit Union
  • 310 Bloomfield Street, Johnstown, PA, 15904
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • The Franklin Johnstown Federal Credit Union is a Not-For-Profit, member owned, financial organization dedicated to becoming the primary financial institution for our members. We strive to provide the highest quality of personal attention while maintaining stability and growth. Franklin Johnstown Federal Credit Union has been open since 1950.