Archives for November 2020

2021 Conforming Loan Limits for Washington

Conforming loan limits are increasing again this year with the “base” loan limit for a single family home raised to $548,250.

Conforming high balance areas for King, Snohomish and Pierce counties have have higher limits for 2021 as well.

King County, Snohomish County and Pierce County:

  • One Unit: $776,250
  • Two Unit: $993,750
  • Three Unit: $1,201,200
  • Four Unit: $1,492,800

Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittatas, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman and Yakima Counties:

  • One Unit: $548,250
  • Two Unit: $702,000
  • Three Unit: $848,500
  • Four Unit: $1,054,500

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Breaking News: 2021 Conforming Loan Limits Increased to $548,250

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has just announced the 2021 conforming loan limits for a single family dwelling will increase to $548,250. This is a jump higher from 2020’s limit of $510,400.

This amount is considered the base loan limit. Homes located in designated high cost areas, like King County, Pierce County and Snohomish County, will have a “high balance” conforming loan limit of $776,250.

Click here for a complete list of Washington state counties and their 2021 conforming loan limits.

I will let you know when FHA and VA announce 2021 loan limits.

Mortgage Rates following the Election

Mortgage rates were slightly higher today from Friday. The Dow soared this morning after news from Pfizer of a successful vaccine for Covid-19. The Dow closed up a whopping 834 points on this good news. The markets also seemed to respond favorably to Biden winning the election and becoming our 46th President. [Read more…]