USDA and FHA Pro and Con in Elgin, Bastrop County, TX

In 2025, the USDA loan limit for Elgin, located in Bastrop, TX, is $386,400. As for the FHA, the limit for a single-family residence is set at $571,550.

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2025 Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements in Elgin, Bastrop, TX

Loan Type Loan Limit Down Payment
USDA $386,400 0%
FHA $571,550 3.5%
Conventional Conforming $726,200 3%

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Understanding the USDA Loan in TX

The USDA home loan, secured by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and often called the USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is available only in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans that require a minimum down payment of 3.5%, the USDA mortgage requires no down payment.

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