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    🎖️ GOVERNMENT-BACKED LOANS

    Loans Backed by Uncle Sam

    VA, FHA, and USDA loans for eligible buyers. 0% down options, flexible credit, low rates from CMS Mortgage.

    Top 50 brokerage • VA, FHA & USDA options • Since 2005

    Last reviewed: January 2026·Reviewed by CMS Mortgage Editorial Team
    0% Down Available
    Lower Rates
    Flexible Credit
    Government Guarantee
    5 Loan Options

    Find Your Perfect Government Loan

    Compare products and find the perfect fit for your needs

    ⭐ BEST VALUE

    VA Home Loans

    "The best mortgage in America. Period."

    • $0 down payment
    • No PMI ever
    • Lowest rates in market
    • No loan limits
    0%
    Down
    580+
    Credit
    No Limit
    Max Loan

    Best for: Veterans, active military, eligible spouses

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    FHA Home Loans

    "Low down payment. Flexible credit."

    • Only 3.5% down payment
    • Credit scores from 580
    • Seller can pay closing costs
    • Gift funds allowed
    3.5%
    Down
    580+
    Credit
    $498K Std
    Max Loan

    Best for: First-time buyers, lower credit scores

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    FHA 203K Renovation

    "Buy it. Fix it. One loan."

    • Finance purchase + renovations together
    • Limited ($35K) or Standard options
    • Create instant equity
    • One closing, one loan
    3.5%
    Down
    620+
    Credit
    ARV Based
    Max Loan

    Best for: Fixer-upper buyers

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    USDA Home Loans

    "Zero down in more places than you think."

    • $0 down payment
    • Below-market interest rates
    • Rural AND many suburban areas
    • Income limits apply
    0%
    Down
    640+
    Credit
    No Limit
    Max Loan

    Best for: Buyers in eligible areas

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    Reverse Mortgage

    "Turn your equity into retirement income."

    • No monthly mortgage payments required
    • Stay in your home
    • FHA-insured protection
    • Multiple payout options
    62+ Age
    Down
    No Min
    Credit
    Equity Based
    Max Loan

    Best for: Homeowners 62+ with equity

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    Quick Comparison

    Compare at a Glance

    FeatureVAFHAUSDA
    Down Payment
    0%
    3.5%
    0%
    Min Credit
    580
    580
    640
    Mortgage Insurance
    None
    MIP Required
    Guarantee Fee
    Property Types
    1-4 units
    1-4 units
    Single family
    Eligibility
    Veterans
    Anyone
    Income/Location
    Best For
    Veterans
    First-time
    Rural buyers

    Down Payment

    VA
    0%
    FHA
    3.5%
    USDA
    0%

    Min Credit

    VA
    580
    FHA
    580
    USDA
    640

    Mortgage Insurance

    VA
    None
    FHA
    MIP Required
    USDA
    Guarantee Fee

    Property Types

    VA
    1-4 units
    FHA
    1-4 units
    USDA
    Single family

    Eligibility

    VA
    Veterans
    FHA
    Anyone
    USDA
    Income/Location

    Best For

    VA
    Veterans
    FHA
    First-time
    USDA
    Rural buyers
    VA SPOTLIGHT

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    VA loans are the best mortgage product in America.

    No down payment, no PMI, competitive rates, and no loan limits for those who've earned it. Let us help you use the benefits you've earned.

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    $0
    Down Payment
    $0
    PMI Ever
    21-Day
    Avg Close Time
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