VA — Virginia
Virginia Mortgage Guide
Northern VA DC-metro counties hit the ceiling; Pentagon and Quantico drive massive VA demand.
2024 Conforming Limit
$1,149,825
High-cost state
Avg 30yr Fixed Rate
7.00%
VA Friendly
Yes
Strong VA market
First-Time Buyer Program
VHDA FHA Plus
Virginia offers down payment assistance (DPA) for qualifying buyers. Contact a participating lender or your state housing finance authority for current income limits and program availability.
Understanding Your Conforming Limit
The 2024 FHFA conforming loan limit for Virginia is $1,149,825. Loans at or below this amount qualify as conforming loans, which typically carry lower interest rates and require less documentation than jumbo loans.
Virginia is a high-cost area. Higher limits mean more buyers can access conventional conforming financing instead of jumbo loans, which often require larger down payments and stricter credit standards.
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