For the first time ever, the U.S. government will back mortgage loans that are over a million dollars.
FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Admin.) has raised the ceiling in high-cost counties (hello California and Western WA) to $1,089,300 for 2023.
For the rest of the counrty, the allowed loan amount has gone up to $726,200.
Some lenders will put those higher loan amounts into effect almost immediately, especially the wholesale lenders (that you can take advantage of by going through a local mortgage broker).
What this means is that more people can get a higher priced home without having to go for a Jumbo loan. Jumbos have higher interest rates, larger down payment requirements, and stricter underwriting rules, so this change is good for buyers, sellers, and everyone in the real estate or mortgage business.
These higher loans are for owner-occupied, one-unit properties.
The FHA conforming loan limit for 2023 has not yet been announced, but the expectation is for $472,040.
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Thank you, always great and timely information Carolyn! I appreciate you, your wealth of knowledge and your willingness to share what you’ve learned, heard and experienced. Thank you for always be so diligent!
Thank you for this encouragement, Cassandra! I really appreciate it.