For Home Buyers & Homeowners
Apply for a USDA Loan:
Buy a Home with
Zero Down Payment
USDA loans offer 100% financing with no down payment required for eligible rural and suburban properties. A real DML loan officer reviews your profile and personally guides you through every step of the process.
Zero down payment required for eligible borrowers
Competitive interest rates, often lower than conventional
Available in eligible rural and suburban areas
Pre-approval letter usually issued within one business day
- No fees to apply. No commitment to get started.
- Award-winning lender. Real loan officers. People who actually pick up the phone.
We know USDA-eligible areas across the state
See if you may qualify
A loan officer will follow up within one business day.
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USDA loan guidelines at a glance
USDA loans have two eligibility requirements most borrowers forget to check: the property location and the household income limit. Both must be met. Our loan officers know exactly which areas and income levels qualify in your state. See the full requirements breakdown →
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Think you may qualify?
Pre-approval takes 60 seconds to start and a real loan officer reviews your profile, usually within one business day.
USDA vs. FHA vs. conventional: side-by-side
Not sure which loan is right for you? This table shows how USDA compares to your other main options. See the full USDA vs. FHA comparison →
| USDA Loan | FHA Loan | Conventional Loan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down payment | 0% | 3.5% (580+ score) | 3% to 20%+ |
| Min. credit score | 640 (streamlined) | 580 | 620 |
| Mortgage insurance | Annual fee (~0.35%) | MIP for life of loan (for most borrowers) | PMI — removable at 20% |
| Property requirement | Must be in eligible area | Primary residence | Primary, second home or investment |
| Income limit | 115% of area median | None | None |
| Best for | Zero-down in eligible areas | Lower credit, 3.5% down | Strong credit, no area restriction |
How to apply for a USDA loan with DML
Most borrowers complete pre-approval in a single day. Here is exactly what happens at each step.
1. Fill out the short form above
Name, email, phone and whether you are buying or refinancing. No credit pull required*. No commitment to proceed.
Takes 60 Seconds. Go Back To Form ↑
2. A real loan officer reviews your profile
A licensed DML loan officer checks your property address and household income against the USDA eligibility maps and income limits for your county. Most eligibility checks take minutes.
Within 1 Business Day
3. If qualified, receive your pre-approval letter
4. Find your home and make an offer
5. Close your loan
*Submitting this initial contact form does not require a credit pull. Credit authorization and additional documentation may be required before a preapproval can be issued.
Ready to move forward?
Fill out the form at the top of this page. A loan officer will follow up within one business day; by phone, email or text.
More on USDA loans from DML
Articles from our team covering USDA programs, eligibility, and how USDA compares to other loan types.
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