2026 Mortgage Loan Limits for Cameron County, Texas

Cameron County Loan Limits History

See how mortgage loan limits in this area have evolved over time. This historical chart shows conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA limits for 1-4 unit properties.

Sources: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HUD

Cameron County Loan Limits: Complete Historical Table

Browse the full historical data for Cameron County mortgage loan limits from 1972 to 2026. This comprehensive table shows how loan limits have changed over 50+ years, helping you understand long-term trends in your local housing market.

YearConventionalFHAVAUSDA
2026$832,750$541,275$832,750$433,020
2025$806,500$524,225$806,500$419,380
2024$766,550$498,257$766,550$398,606
2023$726,200$472,030$726,200$377,624
2022$647,200$420,680$647,200-
2021$548,250$356,362$548,250-
2020$510,400$331,760$510,400-
2019$484,350$314,827$484,350-
2018$453,100$294,515$453,100-
2017$424,100$275,665$424,100-
2016$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2015$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2014$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2013$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2012$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2011$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2010$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2009$417,000$271,050$417,000-
2008$417,000$200,160$417,000-

Note: These are the Cameron County loan limits for 2025. High-cost areas may have elevated limits up to 150% of these amounts. USDA loans are only available for single-family homes in eligible rural areas.

Sources: FHFA, FHA, VA, USDA


Cities in Cameron County, Texas

The following cities and communities are covered by Cameron County loan limits. Whether you're looking for mortgage loan limits in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Arroyo Gardens, Bayview or any other Cameron County city, the same conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loan limits apply throughout the county.

Arroyo Colorado Estates
Arroyo Gardens
Bayview
Bixby
Bluetown
Brownsville
Cameron Park
Chula Vista
Combes
Del Mar Heights
El Camino Angosto
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz
Green Valley Farms
Harlingen
Iglesia Antigua
Indian Lake
Juarez
La Feria
La Feria North
Lago
Laguna Heights
Laguna Vista
La Paloma
Lasana
Las Palmas II
La Tina Ranch
Laureles
Los Fresnos
Los Indios
Lozano
Olmito
Orason
Palmer
Palm Valley
Port Isabel
Primera
Rancho Viejo
Rangerville
Ratamosa
Reid Hope King
Rice Tracts
Rio Hondo
San Benito
San Pedro
Santa Maria
Santa Rosa
Solis
South Padre Island
South Point
Tierra Bonita
Villa del Sol
Villa Pancho
Yznaga

Cameron County, Texas Mortgage Market Analysis (2018-2024)

Explore borrowing and mortgage trends in Cameron County, including conventional vs. government loan performance, average loan sizes, and market share shifts. Data sourced from HMDA regulatory filings shows how local lending patterns evolve through changing market conditions.

Loan Count by Loan Type (Cameron County, Texas)

Number of mortgage loans originated by loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA) in Cameron County from 2019-2024, showing the 1-year change from 2023 to 2024.

Loan Type2019202320241-Year Change
Conventional2,0801,6471,84612.08%
FHA9619891,0748.59%
VA42732540925.85%
USDA1091788.89%
Source: U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, retrieved from CFPB; https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/hmda/, December 5, 2025.

Market Share by Loan Type (Cameron County, Texas)

Market share percentage by loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA) in Cameron County from 2019-2024, showing the 1-year change from 2023 to 2024.

Loan Type2019202320241-Year Change
Conventional59.80%55.45%55.17%-0.28%
FHA27.63%33.30%32.10%-1.20%
VA12.28%10.94%12.22%1.28%
USDA0.29%0.30%0.51%0.21%
Source: U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, retrieved from CFPB; https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/hmda/, December 5, 2025.

Average Loan-to-Value by Loan Type (Cameron County, Texas)

Average loan-to-value ratio by loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA) in Cameron County from 2019-2024, showing the 1-year change from 2023 to 2024.

Loan Type2019202320241-Year Change
Conventional85.80%84.20%80.80%-3.40%
FHA99.40%95.70%97.90%2.20%
VA100.00%96.40%100.00%3.60%
USDA97.00%98.50%98.70%0.20%
Source: U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, retrieved from CFPB; https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/hmda/, December 5, 2025.


Data Sources: Official 2026 loan limit data from FHFA, HUD, VA, and USDA. Retrieved December 5, 2025.

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