Low Down Payment/No Down Payment: One of the biggest perks to a USDA Loan is that if you qualify, you could potentially qualify for a loan without the need to put any money down. For most loan programs, you must put at least 3% down, but with a USDA Loan, you could qualify with 0% down. Additionally, if you do make a down payment, most lenders allow the entire down payment amount to come in the form of a gift.
No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): When you put 20% or less down on a conventional loan, you are required to pay PMI. While PMI is a great way to help borrowers obtain a loan with a lower down payment, it does add an extra cost to the overall mortgage payment. With a USDA loan, you get the benefit of not having to pay PMI no matter what down payment you make.
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