10/27/2026
Buying a home takes a little more strategy than it used to as affordability has gotten tighter.
It can be easy to think, “I’ll just use a USDA loan and buy with no down payment.” USDA can be a great option, but those loans can actually be tougher to qualify for and they don’t work for every buyer.
That’s why I like to look at all of the options first. Sometimes USDA is the answer. Sometimes another loan program gives you a better path to buying.
The goal is to find what works for you, not force you into a program just because it sounds good.