USDA Rural Loans in Nampa, ID
$0 down for homes in eligible rural and small-town areas.
Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving Nampa and all of Canyon County.
Nampa at a glance
Second-largest Treasure Valley city and the affordability pressure-release valve for Boise buyers. Strong FHA/first-time and DPA fit at ~$435K. USDA available on the rural west/south edges toward Lake Lowell and Canyon County farmland.
Serving Nampa neighborhoods including Nampa South, Nampa NE, Midway, Lake Lowell area, Downtown Nampa.
Why a USDA loan in Nampa?
Low-to-moderate-income buyers purchasing in a USDA-eligible area (more places qualify than you'd think).
- ✦$0 down payment
- ✦Below-market guarantee fees vs. typical mortgage insurance
- ✦Generous rural eligibility — many suburbs and small towns qualify
Idaho Housing Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance (Second Mortgage) — up to 8% of the sales price. Household income at or below $170,000 (some products require lower, county/household-size-based limits, e.g. Ada 1-2 person ~$108,978); typically 620+ FICO for conventional / 580+ for FHA; complete an IHFA-approved homebuyer education course ('Finally Home!'). Buyers can purchase with as little as ~$500 out of pocket.
USDA Rural Loans FAQ
- Is my area USDA-eligible?
- Many small towns and outer suburbs qualify. Send me the address and I'll check the USDA map and 2026 income limits for you.
“Homeownership is a partnership.” Let's talk about your USDA loan in Nampa. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.