- 01ConventionalA standard mortgage that isn’t backed by the government.
- 02FHAInsured by the FHA, with flexible credit guidelines.
- 03VAFor eligible veterans, service members and surviving spouses.
- 04USDAFor eligible homes in rural and some suburban areas.
- 05JumboFor loan amounts above the conforming limit.
- 06RefinanceChange your rate or term, or take cash out.
- 07Second MortgageBorrow against your equity and keep your first mortgage.
- 08RenovationBuy or refinance and fund the renovation in one loan.
- 09Down Payment AssistancePrograms that can help cover your down payment.

Room to breathe, outside the city.
A USDA loan is a mortgage backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program. It helps low- and moderate-income buyers purchase a home in an eligible area.
Both the home and the household have to qualify: the property must be in an eligible area, and household income must be within the program’s limits. Vadim checks both with you before you start looking.
Four things to know about USDA loans.
- 01
Location matters
The USDA publishes a map of eligible areas. Many include small towns and suburbs.
- 02
Income limits
Household income has to be within the limit for the county.
- 03
A guarantee fee
USDA loans carry an upfront guarantee fee and an annual fee, in place of private mortgage insurance.
- 04
For the home you live in
The home must be your main residence.
One broker, from the first call to the keys.
Talk it through
A call about your plans, your numbers and your timeline.
Apply once
One application and one credit check, while Vadim looks at several lenders.
Vadim shops the loan
As a broker, he compares loans from multiple lenders and brings you the options.
Close
He stays with you through underwriting, the appraisal and closing.
Nine ways to buy or refinance a home.
Buying your first home, refinancing the one you have, or borrowing against it. Investing instead? See the investor loans.