USDA and FHA Pro and Con in South-Houston, Harris County, TX

In the year 2025, the USDA loan limit in South-Houston, in the county of Harris, TX is set at $285,000. Comparatively, the FHA limit for a single-family home is $356,362.

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2025 Loan Limits and Down Payment Details in South-Houston, Harris, TX

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

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Understanding USDA Loans in TX

A USDA home loan is backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is also known as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, available solely in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans, which require at least a 3.5% down payment, a USDA loan requires no down payment whatsoever.

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