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USDA Loan Mortgage Calculator
Leverage zero down payment financing in eligible rural areas with confidence.
Test USDA eligibility
Start with zero-down, low-rate assumptions and tweak based on county limits.
USDA Rural Development loans waive down payments but add upfront and annual guarantee fees. This guide shows how those fees affect affordability and how to confirm eligibility.
What to review
- Include upfront and annual guarantee fees in your monthly payment model.
- Check income limits to confirm household eligibility before you shop.
- Compare USDA zero-down scenarios against FHA or conventional 3% down.
Quick tips
- Verify property eligibility
- Use the USDA map to ensure the address qualifies. Update your search radius if the calculator shows strong savings.
- Document household income
- USDA counts total household income, not just borrowers. Confirm bonuses or side gigs keep you under the cap.
- Budget for guarantee fees
- Factor the 1% upfront fee (often financed) and the 0.35% annual fee into your payment so escrow stays on track.
Common questions
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Can I buy in the suburbs?
Many suburban pockets still qualify. Check the address; if it falls in an eligible census tract, the USDA loan works.
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What credit score do I need?
Most lenders prefer 640+, but USDA has no official minimum. Run scenarios with different rates to see how credit impacts payment.
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Are there loan limits?
USDA sets income caps rather than hard loan limits. The calculator helps you stay within ratios that lenders expect.