2026 Loan Limits

At the start of most years, the loan amount limits for the popular conforming loan and FHA loan programs are raised to keep pace with rising home values. Increasing these limits allows borrowers to purchase or refinance homes for a larger loan amount than previously available. Every county has specific limits based on local home values. Here’s how these limits are changing for 2026.

Conforming Loan Limits

Conforming loans are popular because they generally offer lower rates, fees, and down payment minimums and more flexible requirements than non-conforming (aka jumbo) loans.

Baseline Loan Limits (most of the U.S.)

Property # of Units

2025 Limits

2026 Limits

One

$806,500

$832,750

Two

$1,032,650

$1,066,250

Three

$1,248,150

$1,288,800

Four

$1,551,250

$1,601,750

High-Cost Area Maximum Loan Limits

Property # of Units

2025 Limits

2026 Limits

One

$1,209,750

$1,249,125

Two

$1,548,975

$1,599,375

Three

$1,872,225

$1,933,200

Four

$2,326,875

$2,402,625

2026 Conforming Loan Limits Map

Baseline loan limits are higher in Alaska and Hawaii, and high-cost area limits are higher in Hawaii.

The Money Store is offering the new limits effective immediately.

To look up the specific conforming loan limits for a county, visit this page.

FHA Loan Limits

FHA loans are popular for offering down payment minimums as low as 3.5% and credit score minimums as low as 580.

Low-Cost Area Floor Loan Limits

Property # of Units

2025 Limits

2026 Limits

One

$524,225

COMING SOON

Two

$671,200

COMING SOON

Three

$811,275

COMING SOON

Four

$1,008,300

COMING SOON

High-Cost Area Ceiling Loan Limits

Property # of Units

2025 Limits

2026 Limits

One

$1,209,750

COMING SOON

Two

$1,548,975

COMING SOON

Three

$1,872,225

COMING SOON

Four

$2,326,875

COMING SOON

FHA loan limits are higher in Alaska and Hawaii.

The new FHA loan limits are expected to be available for loans with FHA case numbers on or after January 1, 2026.

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