Breaking News: 2020 Loan Limits Announced from HUD

HUD has released the FHA loan limits for 2020.

Seattle – King County, Tacoma – Pierce County and Everett – Snohomish County all have higher loan limits at $741,750 for a single family home.  Homes located in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties qualify for a higher loan amount as the counties are considered “high cost”. 

FHA mortgage loans are not limited to first time home buyers and do not have income limits. Loan limits do vary by the county the home is located in. Here is a complete list of 2020 FHA loan limits for in Washington State.

If you’re interested in buying or refinancing a home located anywhere in Washington state, I’m happy to help!

 

 

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2019 FHA Loan Limits for Washington State

HUD had just announced the FHA loan limits for 2019. Homes in the greater Seattle area, including King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, will have a higher loan limit, often referred to as an FHA jumbo. Not all counties received higher loan limits for 2019. Clark, Island, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston and Whatcom counties have increased loan limits for 2019.

Here is a complete list of FHA loan limits for all counties in Washington. [Read more…]

BREAKING NEWS: 2019 FHA Loan Limits for Greater Seattle

HUD had just announced the FHA loan limits for 2019. Homes in the greater Seattle area, including King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, will have a higher loan limit, often referred to as an FHA jumbo. The FHA loan limits match those of conforming high balance loan amounts in these counties.

The 2019 FHA Loan Limits for homes located in King County, Snohomish County and Pierce County are:

  • One Unit: $726,525
  • Two Unit: $930,300
  • Three Unit: $1,234,475
  • Four Unit: $1,397,400

Stay tuned for a follow up post which will include all counties in Washington state.

 

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2018 FHA Loan Limits for Washington State

iStock-000018668640XSmallHUD has just announced FHA loan limits for 2018. Due to the increased value of homes, the FHA base loan amount was increased to $294,515 for single family dwellings. FHA loan limits also match the conforming high balance limits in applicable counties. Not all counties saw an increase in FHA loan limits.

Loan limits for 2018 are in effect with FHA case numbers issued in 2018.

Here is a complete list of FHA loan limits for all counties in Washington. [Read more…]