New Hampshire USDA Loans

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Eligibility Requirements – New Hampshire

House-hunting in the Granite State? A USDA loan may be just the thing to get you into the home you’ve always wanted. With no down payment or qualifying assets required, no maximum loan amount, and great, fixed interest rates, USDA loans are flexible enough to meet most any situation. For a family of 1-4 in New Hampshire, the average household income limit for a USDA loan is about $136,000 a year, and for a family of 5 or more it can be as high as $251,100. Fill out the form above to get in touch with one of our USDA loan specialists and find out what a USDA loan can do for you.

The map below shows the areas of New Hampshire that qualify for USDA loans. Head to the USDA property eligibility screen for more information on qualifying areas of the state.

New Hampshire USDA Income Limits (Moderate Income – Guaranteed Loan)

New Hampshire has elevated USDA income limits in many metro areas due to higher housing costs, especially in southern counties.

Area 1–4 Person 5+ Person
Standard New Hampshire Limit (Several Counties) $136,000 $179,550
Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area $139,500 $184,150
Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area $141,250 $186,450
Merrimack County, NH $142,450 $188,050
Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area $149,800 $197,750
Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area $149,800 $197,750
Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area $149,800 $197,750
Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area $152,500 $201,300
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area $190,200 $251,100

USDA income limits in New Hampshire are based on total household income and household size. This includes income from all adult household members, not just the borrower.

If your total qualifying household income is within the limit for your area and household size, you may be eligible for a USDA Guaranteed loan with 100% financing (no down payment required).

Check Your New Hampshire USDA Eligibility

USDA loans are available in eligible rural and suburban areas throughout New Hampshire. We can quickly:

  • Verify your household income eligibility
  • Confirm the property is in a USDA-eligible location
  • Provide a fast payment estimate and next steps


Get Pre-Qualified


or request a quick eligibility review.

Income limits shown are for USDA Guaranteed loans and may change annually. Final eligibility depends on verified household income, household size, and USDA program guidelines.

  • NO down payment – Finance 100% of your home
  • NO maximum loan amount in New Hampshire.
  • NO assets needed to qualify
  • Flexible credit guidelines
  • Competitive, fixed interest rates so payments do not increase
  • USDA Loans are for new and existing properties

Start your New Hampshire USDA home loan now! Just fill out this quick form to get started & a USDA loan specialist will contact you with your options.

What areas are eligible?

USDA Eligibility Map – New Hampshire