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USDA Loans in Greenfield, NY

Zero down, no PMI, and a fixed rate for buyers in Greenfield — one of the last true 0%-down mortgages in America. I verify address-level eligibility before you shop.

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Why it works

The USDA advantage in Greenfield

0%

Down payment

Finance up to 100% of appraised value.

0.35%

Annual fee

Lowest of any government loan program.

30-yr

Fixed rate

Competitive fixed terms, no ARMs.

115%

AMI income cap

Household income limit by county.

Local snapshot

Buying in Greenfield, NY

8,000Population
$310KMedian home value
115%AMI household income cap
0%Down payment

A rural, wooded town bordering Saratoga Springs, popular with buyers who want acreage and privacy without leaving the school district. Much of Greenfield's footprint typically falls within USDA's eligible rural area map — I verify the exact address before you make an offer, since eligibility is drawn by USDA boundary, not town line.

Before you offer on a home in Greenfield

Two things to check first

Address eligibility

USDA draws its own rural-area map — it doesn't follow town or county lines. I run every address in Greenfield through the USDA eligibility tool before you write an offer.

Well & septic distances

Rural properties in Greenfield often run on private well and septic. USDA follows HUD/FHA property standards — distance and inspection requirements apply if the appraiser flags an issue.

Good to know

USDA in Greenfield — questions answered

Is Greenfield, NY USDA-eligible?+
Likely, at least in part — most of the Capital Region outside the city cores qualifies. USDA eligibility is drawn on a rural-area map, not town lines, so I check the exact address before you make an offer.
What's the income limit for a USDA loan in Greenfield?+
Total household income — every adult 18+ living in the home, on the loan or not — must fall at or under 115% of the Area Median Income for the county. I'll calculate your exact cap once I know the address.
Do I need a down payment to buy in Greenfield with USDA?+
No — USDA finances up to 100% of the appraised value. Closing costs can be gifted, seller-paid, or rolled in if the appraisal supports it.