USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Hartland, Windsor County, VT

In 2026, the USDA loan limit for a single-family home in Hartland, within Windsor county, VT is $336,500. Meanwhile, the FHA loan limit is $472,030.

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Understanding 2026 Loan Limits and Downpayment Requirements in Hartland, Windsor County, VT

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

USDA and FHA Loan Alternatives in Hartland, VT

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Explaining USDA Loans in VT

A USDA home loan is a type of mortgage backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, also called a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage. It is available exclusively in rural areas. Unlike FHA loans requiring a 3.5% down payment, USDA loans require no down payment.

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Hartland Lenders

  • Vermont VA Federal Credit Union
  • 1285 VA Cutoff Road, White River Junction, VT, 05001
  • Lends in Vermont
  • Vermont VA Federal Credit Union has been open since 1939. It's the 12th largest credit union in Vermont with assets totaling $32.41 Million and providing banking services to more than 2, 000 members as of March 2022.

    The credit union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative providing financial banking services

  • Mascoma Savings Bank
  • 263 Maple Street, White River Junction, VT, 05001
  • Lends in Vermont
  • Mascoma Bank is a mutually owned bank and not for sale. With no shareholders to please, we are committed to remaining independent and to re-investing profits in our community. Our first priority has always been—and always will be—you, our customers. We are different than other banks and give you the security of a long-term relationship.

  • Heritage Family Credit Union
  • 30 Allen St, Rutland, VT, 05701
  • Lends in Vermont
  • The purpose of the Heritage Family Credit Union is to provide friendly, personable, high quality services for the entire family. The Credit Union will strive to offer convenient, cost effective services while maintaining financial stability. Heritage Family Credit Union’s vision is families prospering through cooperation.

  • White River Credit Union
  • 96 North Main Street, Rochester, VT, 05767
  • Lends in Vermont
  • The White River Credit Union is a full service, member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution. Our members comprise a radius around the Bethel, Randolph, & Rochester area. The White River Credit Union was formed in 1947 when five citizens in Rochester, Vermont wanted to create a small, friendly lending co-op to service the valley community.