Zero down is not the same as zero cash. USDA lets you finance the purchase price and usually the ~1% upfront guarantee fee — but most closing costs are covered with seller credits, lender credits, gifts, or an appraisal cushion. Ryan and Steve map your real cash-to-close before you write an offer.
USDA is generous on down payment — cash to close still needs a plan.
Most USDA buyers mix several tools so they can still close with little or no money out of pocket.
On a $250,000 USDA purchase with typical fees:
Ryan and Steve treat financing costs as a strategy — not a last-minute scramble after the appraisal.
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Related guides to help you plan cash to close and move toward pre-approval.
What $0 down means — and what cash to close still looks like.
How gifts cover closing costs when documented correctly.
Upfront fee vs annual fee — and which piece you can finance.
Requirements, calculator, and program details.
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