For the first time since 2006, maximum loan limits have increased on Conventional loans. Effective January 1, the maximum base limit for Conventional loans is $424,100 in most of the country (all but 87 counties), including Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties, up from $417,000. The ceiling limit in most of the country will be $636,150.
The VA mortgage loan limit is increasing to $424,100.
The ‘Floor’ and ‘Ceiling’ Lending Caps
According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the maximum FHA lending amount for high-cost metropolitan areas will go up to $636,150 for calendar year 2017. In areas with lower housing costs, the FHA limit can be as low as $275,665. Obviously, there’s a broad spectrum in between.
| Property Size | Low-Cost Area “Floor” | High-Cost Area “Ceiling” |
|---|---|---|
| One Unit | $275,665 | $636,150 |
| Two Units | $352,950 | $814,500 |
| Three Units | $426,625 | $984,525 |
| Four Units | $530,150 | $1,223,475 |