USDA Vs. FHA Pro and Con comparison in Medford, Taylor County, WI

For 2026, in the county of Taylor, WI, the USDA loan limit for Medford is $336,500; however, for a single-family home, the FHA limit is $472,030.

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2026 Loan Limits and Down Payment Requirements in Medford, Taylor, WI

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

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Defining the USDA Loan in WI

The USDA home loan, backed by the Department of Agriculture, also referred to as a USDA rural development loan or USDA mortgage, is available solely in rural regions. While FHA loans necessitate at least a 3.5% down payment, USDA loans require no down payment at all.

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Medford Lenders

  • Taylor Credit Union
  • 825 East Allman Street, Medford, WI, 54451
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • Our story begins in 1951 as Taylor County Co-op Credit Union. A financial cooperative set out to serve the members and employees of the Medford-Stetsonville Farmer’s Union. The newly chartered credit union was located on the second level of the old Farmer’s Union Co-op building on Whelen Ave (current location of the Medford Cooperative Tire & Auto

  • Lakewood Credit Union
  • 1003 Railroad Street, Rib Lake, WI, 54470
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • Lakewood Credit Union was chartered May 19, 1961, serving the community surrounding Rib Lake, Wisconsin. The local business leaders created the credit union in order to help those that live within the area. The name of the credit union was determined through a vote by the Rib Lake High School students.

  • Athens Area Credit Union
  • 112 Alfred Street, Athens, WI, 54411
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • Formed in May of 1959, the credit union was originally known as “Athens CO-OP Credit Union.” The first board meeting was held June 30, 1959, at the Athens Community Hall. There were 23 members. As a part of the Athens CO-OP, the credit union was established to grant loans to aid the local community with their farm supplies and equipment purchases.

  • Community Financial Bank
  • 450 Center Street, Prentice, WI, 54556
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • COMMUNITY Financial Bank was established in 1987 in Prentice, WI. The Bank has locations in Prentice and Stratford, Wisconsin. COMMUNITY Financial Bank is here to meet both your Business Banking and Personal Banking needs. Community Financial Bank services all our fixed rate loans.

  • Citizens State Bank of Loyal
  • 400 North Main Street, Loyal, WI, 54446
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • We are proud to be an independently owned community bank! We serve the communities and rural areas in Central Wisconsin. We strive to know our customers personally and to provide them with quality services, products and financial advice. We pride ourselves on our impact and involvement in the wonderful communities that we serve.

  • Park City Credit Union
  • 501 S. Pine Ridge Ave., Merrill, WI, 54452
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • Park City have full-service offices in Merrill, Minocqua, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, inside Dave's County Market in Merrill, and inside Church Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill. From checking and savings to auto loans and mortgages, we offer a full range of products and services, making Park City Credit Union the only financial institution

  • M.E. Employees Credit Union
  • 111 E Randolph Street, Wausau, WI, 54401
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • M.E. Employees Credit Union serves more than 1500 members. We are governed by a Board of Directors composed entirely of MEECU members whom are elected by the membership. We are a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution striving to bring financial health to all our members.

  • Connexus Credit Union
  • 1 Corporate Drive, Suite 700, Wausau, WI, 54401
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates for personal, home, and auto loans. Members benefit from a multi-channel service

  • Peoples State Bank
  • 1905 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401
  • Lends in Wisconsin
  • Peoples State Bank opened its doors in 1962 as an independent bank dedicated to customer satisfaction. Quality service was the vision of the 15 original founders. All types of businesses, small and large were attracted to this type of bank where profits were reinvested in the community it served.