Hello! Check this out! The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has officially increased the 2026 conforming loan limits, giving buyers across Palm Beach County and South Florida more flexibility, more purchasing power, and greater access to conventional financing — even in higher-priced, luxury markets.
( Real quick!: A CONFORMING LOAN is a loan that meets specific guidelines and primarily set by Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac and insured ... aka Government and considered more of a "lower risk" opposed to a CONVENTIONAL LOAN which are offered by private lenders and have a private mortgage insurance (PMI)
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Each year, the FHFA reviews home-price trends and adjusts loan limits to reflect the market. With home values continuing to rise across Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Palm Beach Country Estates, and North Palm Beach, this increase helps more buyers stay competitive without jumping into jumbo-loan territory.
For buyers, sellers, and investors, these new limits create new opportunities in 2026.
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📈 2026 Conforming Loan Limits Breakdown
1-Unit Single Family Home
• Loan Limit: $832,750
• Max Purchase Price with 3% Down (First-Time Buyer): $858,505
• Max Purchase Price with 5% Down: $876,579
2-Unit (Duplex)
• Loan Limit: $1,066,250
• Max Purchase Price with 5% Down: $1,122,368
3-Unit
• Loan Limit: $1,288,800
• Max Purchase Price with 5% Down: $1,356,632
4-Unit (Four-Plex)
• Loan Limit: $1,601,750
• Max Purchase Price with 5% Down: $1,686,053
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🔑 How This Helps Buyers in Palm Beach & South Florida
✔ More Home for Less Money
Buyers entering Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, or Jupiter can now qualify for higher-priced homes with conventional financing — often with easier approval and lower interest rates than jumbo loans.
✔ First-Time Buyer Advantage
With 3% down, first-time buyers can now purchase up to $858,505, opening access to more homes in sought-after neighborhoods like:
• Palm Beach Gardens
• Alton
• Evergrene
• PGA National
• Abacoa
• North Palm Beach waterfront condos
✔ Multi-Unit Investing Just Got Easier
With updated multi-unit limits, buyers can now purchase:
• Duplexes up to ~$1.12M
• Triplexes up to ~$1.35M
• Four-plexes up to ~$1.68M
All with only 5% down under conforming standards — a major win for investors and buyers looking to build wealth through rental income in high-demand markets.
✔ Better Financing Options
Conforming loans typically include:
• Lower interest rates
• Lower down payments
• More flexible underwriting
• Easier appraisals
• Fewer cash-reserve requirements
Ideal for buyers moving into luxury-entry properties.
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