Question 1

Can any Beverly Hills properties qualify for USDA loans?

Accepted Answer

No. Every ZIP code in Beverly Hills falls outside USDA-designated rural zones. The program excludes all urban Los Angeles County areas.

Question 2

What's the closest USDA-eligible area to Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

You'd need to go 60+ miles into Ventura or San Bernardino counties. At that distance, commute costs erase any loan benefits.

Question 3

Do USDA income limits even matter in Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

Location disqualifies you first, but yes—Beverly Hills incomes typically exceed USDA's 115% area median cap anyway.

Question 4

Which low down payment loan works best in Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

VA if you're a veteran. FHA at 3.5% down or conventional at 3% down work for everyone else buying here.

Question 5

Can a mortgage broker get around USDA location rules?

Accepted Answer

No broker or lender can override USDA zone maps. Eligibility comes from the property address, not the lender relationship.

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