2026 Mortgage Loan Limits for Lea County, New Mexico
Lea 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.
Lea County Loan Limits: Complete Historical Table
Browse the full historical data for Lea 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.
| Year | Conventional | FHA | VA | USDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $832,750 | $541,287 | $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 | - |
Cities in Lea County, New Mexico
The following cities and communities are covered by Lea County loan limits. Whether you're looking for mortgage loan limits in Eunice, Hobbs, Jal or any other Lea County city, the same conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loan limits apply throughout the county.
Lea County, New Mexico Mortgage Market Analysis (2018-2024)
Explore borrowing and mortgage trends in Lea 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 (Lea County, New Mexico)
Number of mortgage loans originated by loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA) in Lea County from 2019-2024, showing the 1-year change from 2023 to 2024.
| Loan Type | 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | 1-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 482 | 240 | 284 | ▲18.33% |
| FHA | 471 | 347 | 325 | ▼-6.34% |
| VA | 94 | 41 | 35 | ▼-14.63% |
| USDA | 20 | 14 | 5 | ▼-64.29% |
Market Share by Loan Type (Lea County, New Mexico)
Market share percentage by loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA) in Lea County from 2019-2024, showing the 1-year change from 2023 to 2024.
| Loan Type | 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | 1-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 45.17% | 37.38% | 43.76% | ▲6.38% |
| FHA | 44.14% | 54.05% | 50.08% | ▼-3.97% |
| VA | 8.81% | 6.39% | 5.39% | ▼-1.00% |
| USDA | 1.87% | 2.18% | 0.77% | ▼-1.41% |
Average Loan-to-Value by Loan Type (Lea County, New Mexico)
Average loan-to-value ratio by loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA) in Lea County from 2019-2024, showing the 1-year change from 2023 to 2024.
| Loan Type | 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | 1-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 89.10% | 91.00% | 86.30% | ▼-4.70% |
| FHA | 100.00% | 95.30% | 97.20% | ▲1.90% |
| VA | 100.00% | 95.30% | 100.00% | ▲4.70% |
| USDA | 99.70% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ▲0.00% |
