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Sunnyvale sits in the heart of Silicon Valley. USDA loans are designed for rural and suburban areas — and Sunnyvale does not qualify.
The USDA eligibility map excludes most of Santa Clara County. Dense, high-income cities like Sunnyvale fall well outside approved zones.
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USDA Eligibility
640 typical
Min Credit (USDA)
0%
USDA Down Payment
200+
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USDA Loans in Sunnyvale
USDA loans require the property to be in an eligible rural zone. No eligible zone means no USDA loan, regardless of your income or credit.
Income limits also apply — typically set below area median income. In Sunnyvale, most household incomes exceed those caps anyway.
Local decision guide
Use this guide to connect usda loans eligibility, lender expectations, and local market factors before comparing payment options in Sunnyvale.
Sunnyvale sits in the heart of Silicon Valley. USDA loans are designed for rural and suburban areas — and Sunnyvale does not qualify.
The USDA eligibility map excludes most of Santa Clara County. Dense, high-income cities like Sunnyvale fall well outside approved zones.
USDA loans require the property to be in an eligible rural zone. No eligible zone means no USDA loan, regardless of your income or credit.
Most lenders in Sunnyvale won't even run a USDA scenario. The property eligibility check fails before underwriting starts.
At SRK CAPITAL, we check every angle. If USDA is off the table, we have 200+ wholesale lenders to find what actually works.
Borrowers come to us asking about USDA because they want zero down. That goal is valid. The loan just needs to change.
CalHFA and VA loans can get you to zero or near-zero down in Sunnyvale. Community lending programs add more options.
FHA loans require 3.5% down but work anywhere in Sunnyvale. No geographic restriction, no rural eligibility check.
Conventional loans with 3% down are also on the table. For veterans, VA loans deliver zero down with no mortgage insurance.
Sunnyvale home prices are high. That squeezes affordability regardless of loan type. Down payment assistance matters here.
Santa Clara County has strong buyer competition. Getting pre-approved fast — with the right loan — is what wins offers.
No. Sunnyvale is fully outside USDA rural eligibility zones. No property in the city qualifies under current USDA maps.
Possibly. Some rural pockets in surrounding counties may qualify. We can check the USDA map for specific addresses outside Sunnyvale.
VA loans offer zero down for eligible veterans. CalHFA programs can cover down payment for qualifying buyers of any background.
USDA income limits won't apply since the program isn't available here. Other programs like CalHFA have their own income thresholds.
FHA typically requires 580 minimum. Conventional and VA lenders often want 620 or higher. Rates vary by borrower profile and market conditions.
We shop your file across 200+ wholesale lenders to find the best-fit program. One application, many options.