USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Westmont, Cambria County, PA

In 2026, for Westmont, located in the county of Cambria, PA, the USDA loan limit is $336,500, while the FHA limit for a single-family home is $472,030.

Use the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today’s best USDA against FHA rates. Determine the necessary income, credit, reserves, and documentation needed for qualification. Our advanced mortgage calculator allows you to see USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA options side by side, helping you decide which program in is best for your financial needs.

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Westmont, County of Cambria, PA

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

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Understanding USDA Loans in PA

A USDA home loan, backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and also known as the USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is available exclusively in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans that require a minimum 3.5% down payment, USDA loans necessitate no down payment, making them a compelling option for eligible candidates.

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Westmont Lenders

  • MERHO Federal Credit Union
  • 15 Irene Street, Johnstown, PA, 15905
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • This financial cooperative exists to provide loan, deposit and member-oriented services to its'​ defined membership with a high level of quality and efficiency. Our objectives are to 1. promote thrift among its'​ members by offering to them a means of making safe and regular investments; and 2. to enable its'​ members to obtain loans.

  • Johnstown School Employees Federal Credit Union
  • 738 Viewmont Avenue, Johnstown, PA, 15905
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • Our services are similar to a bank, we are a non-profit financial institution operating strictly for the benefit of our members. We strive to provide our members with higher yields on savings and lower rates on loans. Founded in 1939, our goal is to help each and every member attain a strong and secure financial future.

  • HealthCare First Credit Union
  • 1152 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA, 15905
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • HealthCare First Credit Union’s Field of Membership is open to any person working in the health care field in the Tri-County of Cambria, Somerset and Blair Counties, Pennsylvania. This includes, but is not limited to, employees, doctors, medical staff, technicians, volunteers under hospital staff supervision.

  • G.A.P. Federal Credit Union
  • 111 Franklin Street, Room 224, Johnstown, PA, 15901
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • G.A.P. FCU originally started out as Cambria County U.S. Employees Federal Credit Union in 1937. They operated out of a cash box on the first floor of the Johnstown Post Office building, and was renamed to Johnstown, PA Post Office Employees Federal Credit Union in 1941. Credit unions are focused on people, not profits.

  • AmeriServ Financial Bank
  • 216 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA, 15901
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • AmeriServ Financial, Inc., A bank holding company, is the parent of AmeriServ Financial Bank®, AmeriServ Trust & Financial Services Company, and West Chester Capital Advisors. AmeriServ Financial, Inc. trades on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol ASRV.

    At AmeriServ, we believe banking is about more than money.

  • 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.

  • Westmoreland Financial Services of Pa Inc
  • 305 W Main St, Ligonier, PA, 15658
  • Lends in Pennsylvania
  • Westmoreland Financial Services of Pennsylvania Inc. is a mortgage broker committed to providing businesses and consumers with individual attention and professional financial solutions. We deliver superior personal service in a consolidation financial services environment which increasingly deemphasized service.

  • 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.