USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Cheltenham, Montgomery County, PA

In 2025, the USDA loan limit for Cheltenham, within Montgomery county in PA, is $381,800. By comparison, the FHA limit for a single-family home is $529,000.

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Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in 2025 for Cheltenham, Montgomery, PA

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $381,800 0%
FHA $529,000 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $726,200 3%

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The USDA home loan, often called a USDA mortgage or rural development loan, is guaranteed by the Department of Agriculture. Available only in rural areas, it requires no down payment, unlike FHA loans which require a minimum of 3.5%.

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