USDA Vs. FHA your options comparison in West-Columbia, Lexington County, SC

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for West-Columbia within Lexington, SC, reaches $285,000. Meanwhile, the limit for an FHA loan is $356,362 for a single-family dwelling.

Take advantage of the Lendersa® USDA loan calculator to compare today’s prime USDA and FHA rates. Determine the criteria such as income, credit score, reserves, and documentation necessary for qualification. Our advanced mortgage calculator gives you a comprehensive comparison of USDA, FHA, Conforming, and VA loans, assisting in selecting the program that's ideal for your financial situation in Alabama.

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2026 Loan Limits & Downpayment Needs in West-Columbia, Lexington County, SC

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

USDA and FHA Loan Possibilities in West-Columbia, SC

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Understanding the USDA Loan in SC

The USDA home loan is guaranteed by the Department of Agriculture and is available only in rural areas, earning it the nickname USDA rural development loan. Unlike FHA loans that require a minimum 3.5% down payment, USDA loans typically need no down payment at all.

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West-Columbia Lenders

  • Simplified Mortgage Solutions, LLC
  • 3125 Hebron Drive, Suite 101, West Columbia, SC, 29169
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • SMS we pride ourselves on exceeding our customer's expectations in finding the best rates, service, and options for a home loan that's right for you.



    Whether you want the lowest rate possible, a large amount of guidance, or a more complex financing package, we realize you are unique and we'll work with you to form a loan

  • Business Development Corporation
  • 111 Executive Center Drive, Suite 225, Columbia, SC, 29210
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • Business Development Corporation (BDC) has been financing small businesses in South Carolina, leading to the creation of thousands of new jobs for the citizens of the Palmetto State. Since 1958, BDC and its associate company, Certified Development Corporation (CDC), have approved more than 2, 890 loans totaling in excess of $1.73 billion.

  • National Asset Mtg Servicing
  • 4350 St. Andrews Rd, Suite F, Columbia, SC, 29210
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • NAM is a leader in the non-QM origination & servicing industry. Whether you are a lender in need of licensed originators to assist with compliant underwriting or a licensed servicing partner for your loans, National Asset Mortgage is able to assist you. NAM is one of the most experienced low-balance, high-touch, complex servicing/subservicing firms

  • VP Capital Lending
  • 1413 Calhoun St, Columbia, SC 29201, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • VP Capital Lending is a highly respected provider of commercial finance solutions and business loans. We regularly work with businesses in all types of industries, and we’d love to analyze the financial needs of your business. We always put in the extra work required to select the right type of financing for each business that comes to us for fundi

  • South Carolina Army National Guard Federal Credit Union
  • 1225 Bluff Road, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • Founded in 1966 as South Carolina Army National Guard FCU, our goal was to serve the financial needs of the men and women in the South Carolina Army National Guard and their families.In 2007, we merged with McEntire Federal Credit Union – who, at the time, served only members of the South Carolina Air National Guard and their families.

  • Columbia Post Office Credit Union
  • 1601 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • The Columbia Post Office Credit Union is a member owned non-profit financial institution chartered on June 7, 1927. employees pooled their savings in order to borrow money at reasonable rates. Today the Credit Union has assets of over 33 million dollars. The Columbia Post Office Credit Union is the second oldest credit union in South Carolina.

  • SouthState Bank
  • 520 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • SouthState is one of the leading regional Banks in the Southeast – serving more than one million customers via 275+ locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. We offer robust Banking solutions, including consumer Banking, mortgage, small business Banking, commercial Banking and wealth management.

  • State Credit Union
  • 800 Huger Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • Founded in 1952, State Credit Union operates solely for the benefit of its members. We are a not-for-profit organization, which means our earnings are applied toward better services and rates for those who belong, helping them to become more financially comfortable. State Credit Union operates solely for the benefit of its members.

  • CSRA Business Lending
  • 1237 Gadsden Street, Suite 200C, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Lends in South Carolina
  • CSRA Business Lending is a non-profit corporation that, in addition to being a Certified Development Corporation of the U.S. Small Business Administration offering SBA-504 loans, also has a Direct Loan program called CSRA Direct. Just like our SBA-504 program, we like to partner with banks on projects.