The conforming loan limit for mortgages eligible to be purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been $832,750 for single family homes in our area in 2026.  This loan limit is typically increased each January to reflect changes in the average U.S. home price, and is a critical part of keeping the housing market working.

This chart shows various down payment options that maximize the new conventional conforming loan limit:

Purchase Price$1,040,938$979,706$925,278$876,579$858,505
Down Payment20%15%10%5%3%
Down Payment Amount$208,188$146,596$92,528$43,829$25,755
Loan Amount$832,750$832,750$832,750$832,750$832,750

Please contact us if you have questions about Jumbo Mortgages.

Conforming Loan Limit for 2026