USDA Loans

Buy a home with zero down payment through the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Loan Program. Available to eligible buyers in rural and suburban areas of Northern Virginia.

Why Choose a USDA Loan?

USDA loans are one of the few remaining loan programs that offer true 100% financing — no down payment required.

No down payment required — 100% financing available
Competitive fixed interest rates
No private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Flexible credit guidelines
Seller can contribute up to 6% toward closing costs
Available for purchase and refinance
Low monthly mortgage insurance premium
Streamlined refinance option available

Eligibility Requirements

USDA loans have specific requirements around property location and borrower income. Here is what you need to qualify.

Property LocationMust be in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area
Income LimitsHousehold income must not exceed 115% of the area median income
Primary ResidenceProperty must be your primary residence — no investment properties
Credit ScoreTypically 640+ for streamlined processing; lower scores considered case by case
CitizenshipU.S. citizens, permanent residents, and qualified aliens are eligible
Debt-to-IncomeGenerally up to 41% back-end DTI; exceptions possible with strong compensating factors

* USDA eligible areas and income limits change periodically. Contact us to verify current eligibility for your specific address and household size.

The USDA Loan Process

USDA loans require an additional approval step from the USDA agency. Here is what to expect from start to finish.

01

Check Eligibility

Verify the property address is in a USDA-eligible area and that your household income falls within the limits.

02

Get Pre-Qualified

We review your income, credit, and assets to determine your loan amount and confirm USDA eligibility.

03

Find Your Home

Work with a real estate agent to find a qualifying property in an eligible rural or suburban area.

04

Loan Processing

We prepare your complete file and submit it to USDA for a conditional commitment.

05

USDA Approval

USDA reviews and issues a conditional commitment. This step adds time — plan for 30–45 days total.

06

Close on Your Home

Sign final documents, pay any remaining closing costs, and get the keys to your new home.

Ready to Buy with Zero Down?

Our loan officers will check your eligibility, verify the property address, and guide you through every step of the USDA loan process.