Actually there are three sets of limits, a limit for homes in lower cost areas (the “floor”), limits in “higher-cost” areas and limits for areas outside the continental United States: The limits look like this:

Floor

___One-Unit — $271,050
___Two-Unit – $347,000
___Three-Unit — $419,400
___Four-Unit — $521,250

 

Higher-Cost Areas

___One-Unit — $625,500
___Two-Unit — $800,775
___Three-Unit — $967,950
___Four-Unit — $1,202,925

 

Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands

___One-Unit — $938,250
___Two-Unit — $1,201,150
___Three-Unit — $1,451,925
___Four-Unit — $1,804,375

 

The FHA loan limits are related to the conventional loan limit which is announced each year by Federal Housing Finance Agency. For 2009 the conventional loan limit will be $417,000, unchanged from 2008.

 

Which FHA loan limit applies to a property you want to finance or refinance? To answer that question check you can call us at (800) 340-7840 Ext 500 and we will be glad to discuss the best option for you.

 

Do not go house hunting until you’re certain which loan limit applies in your situation.

 

HUD does have an FHA loan limits page online, that’s why is important you give us a call so that we can determine which loan limits apply to you and the area you want to buy a home.