2026 Mortgage Loan Limits for New Hampshire

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Find Loan Limits by County in New Hampshire

Mortgage loan limits vary by county in New Hampshire based on local housing costs. New Hampshire has 10 counties, with 2 designated as high-cost areas with elevated limits. Select a county below to find current limits for conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans.

New Hampshire Loan Limits Overview

10
Counties in New Hampshire
2
High-Cost Area Counties
$962,550
Counties Max At
$832,750
National Limit

2026 New Hampshire Baseline Loan Limits

The table below shows the baseline loan limits for New Hampshire counties. Individual counties may have higher limits if designated as high-cost areas.

Loan Type1 Unit2 Units3 Units4 Units
Conventional$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750
FHA$541,275$693,050$837,700$1,041,125
VA$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750
USDA$433,020IneligibleIneligibleIneligible

Note: These are the minimum 2026 loan limits across all New Hampshire counties. 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


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How to Use New Hampshire Loan Limits

Loan limits vary by county in New Hampshire. Find your county's limits below, then use them to understand your buying power and compare mortgage options.

  1. 1

    Find Your County Limits

    Click your county below to see exact limits for conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans. Limits change each year, so check the current 2026 amounts. 2 counties in New Hampshire have elevated limits above the national baseline.

  2. 2

    Calculate What You Can Afford

    Use your county's loan limits with our home affordability calculator to see how much house you can buy. The calculator factors in your income, debts, and local loan limits.

  3. 3

    Compare Loan Types

    Different loan types have different limits. Conventional loans may go higher in high-cost areas, while FHA limits are set by county. VA loans match conventional limits, and USDA has its own limits based on area median income. Learn about loan types.

  4. 4

    Get Pre-Approved

    Once you know your county's limits, connect with lenders who work in New Hampshire. They can help you understand which loan type fits your situation and get pre-approved.


New Hampshire County Loan Limits

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