USDA Rural Loans in Harrisonburg, VA
$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 Harrisonburg and all of Harrisonburg City County.
Harrisonburg at a glance
Shenandoah Valley college town (JMU) — affordable (~$290K). Strong first-time/FHA and student-rental conventional. Surrounding Rockingham County rural land is USDA-eligible. FHA 1-unit at floor ($541,287). Refresh median (asOf 2025-10) — CONFIRM current.
Serving Harrisonburg neighborhoods including Old Town, Preston Heights, Northend, Pleasant Hill.
Why a USDA loan in Harrisonburg?
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
Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grant — 2% of purchase price (with a Virginia Housing Conventional first mortgage) or 2.5% (with a Virginia Housing FHA first mortgage). Qualified first-time homebuyer (no ownership in past 3 years) OR repeat buyer purchasing in an Area of Economic Opportunity; must use an eligible Virginia Housing bond first mortgage (Conventional or FHA); household income within Virginia Housing DPA income limits; within sales-price/loan limits; minimum 600 credit score; borrower brings at least 1% of purchase price from own funds/eligible gift. Cannot be combined with the Plus Second Mortgage or Closing Cost Assistance Grant.
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 Harrisonburg. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.