2022 Conforming Loan Limits In California

What You Need to Know About the Current Loan Limits in California

Interest rates on most loans are still at (or near) historic lows. If you need a home loan, auto loan, or student loan in California, it’s likely that you can get it for less than 5% APR right now. But there are some limits to how much you can borrow. The limits vary depending on the type of loan and your financial situation.

Here is what you need to know about current 2022 conforming loan limits in California.

What are conforming loan limits?

Conforming loan limits are loan amounts that are allowed by government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Conforming loan limits were established to ensure that borrowers had access to affordable and manageable loans.

The idea was that by having Conforming Loan Limits in place, borrowers would be less likely to default on their loans. As a result, Conforming Loan Limits help to keep the housing market stable and secure.

The good news is that recently, the Federal Housing Finance Agency raised the 2022 Conforming Loan Limits in California and cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, so loans that were previously labeled as “Jumbo” may fall into other categories. Depending on where you live, it could be as high as $970,800.

This change will significantly impact the housing market in California, as loans that were previously considered “jumbo” will now fall into other categories. As a result, more buyers will be able to take advantage of lower interest rates and more accessible qualification standards.

Loan limits depend on the borrower’s income and assets, as well as the type of loan they are seeking. For people with substantial assets, they may need to take out a mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

The current loan limits for a variety of loans in California

California has one of the most competitive lending markets in the country. However, there are also a lot of loan options. The most common types of conforming loans in California and biggest cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange, and San Diego are those that you may have already heard of, like 15 and 30-year mortgage loans.

Whether you are in the market for a small payday loan or large personal lines of credit, there’s something that will work best with your needs. Take some time to consider what type and amount are right for you before applying to avoid getting caught off guard when it comes down to taking out money from an institution!

State Code	County Code	County	State	One-Unit Limit	Two-Unit Limit	Three-Unit Limit	Four-Unit Limit
06	001	ALAMEDA COUNTY	CA	$ 970 800	$ 1 243 050	$     1 502 475	$ 1 867 275
06	019	FRESNO COUNTY	CA	$ 647 200	$     828 700	$ 1 001 650	$ 1 244 850
06	037	LOS ANGELES COUNTY	CA	$     970 800	$ 1 243 050	$ 1 502 475	$ 1 867 275
06	053	MONTEREY COUNTY	CA	$     854 450	$ 1 093 850	$ 1 322 200	$ 1 643 200
06	059	ORANGE COUNTY	CA	$     970 800	$ 1 243 050	$ 1 502 475	$ 1 867 275
06	065	RIVERSIDE COUNTY	CA	$     647 200	$     828 700	$ 1 001 650	$ 1 244 850
06	067	SACRAMENTO COUNTY	CA	$     675 050	$     864 200	$ 1 044 600	$ 1 298 200
06	071	SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY	CA	$     647 200	$     828 700	$ 1 001 650	$ 1 244 850
06	073	SAN DIEGO COUNTY	CA	$     879 750	$ 1 126 250	$ 1 361 350	$ 1 691 850
06	075	SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY	CA	$     970 800	$ 1 243 050	$ 1 502 475	$ 1 867 275
06	079	SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY	CA	$     805 000	$ 1 030 550	$ 1 245 700	$ 1 548 100
06	083	SANTA BARBARA COUNTY	CA	$     783 150	$ 1 002 600	$ 1 211 900	$ 1 506 100
06	085	SANTA CLARA COUNTY	CA	$     970 800	$ 1 243 050	$ 1 502 475	$ 1 867 275
06	111	VENTURA COUNTY	CA	$     851 000	$ 1 089 450	$ 1 316 900	$ 1 636 550

 

Watch out for this common trick

In trying to find a low mortgage loan rate, you may often hear unscrupulous lenders say things like “Lock in your rate on a low 30-year loan” or “low fixed rate on a 30 year loan”.

Notice they don’t specifically say “low 30 year fixed-rate loan”. Because an ARM can also be a 30-year loan and they’re taking advantage of you falling for the potentially higher prices without realizing it.

How To Know What Your Limit Is

The California loan limits for each loan type are different. The limits will depend on your financial situation. If you’re looking for a home loan, for example, the limits will depend on your FICO score and how much you’ve saved up for a down payment.

If you want to know what your limit is now, it’s important to work with an experienced loan professional who can help determine what your limit might be. A mortgage broker or banker can help you figure out what type of home loan is best suited to your unique needs and then help you find one that matches those needs. As we fully licensed in Florida, you can see and compare 2022 conforming loan limits in Florida as well.

How to Qualify for a Conforming Loan

As of January 2022, the qualifications are as follows:

• The minimum down payment for a purchase is 3% down or the minimum amount of equity in a home for a refinance is 3%.
• Generally speaking, you need above a 620 credit score to obtain a Conforming loan. And getting qualified for scores below 700 gets more difficult as you move further down.
• The debt-to-income ratio should be 50% or lower.
• Most Conforming loans do not need liquid asset reserves; however, some do. If you are purchasing a rental property (or refinancing a rental property) you’ll need to show some liquid reserves. If you have a low credit score, a debt-to-income ratio above 45%, and are taking cash out you’ll need to show some liquid reserves.

Keep in mind that conventional loans are considered conforming loans, but not all conforming loans are conventional loans. It can be difficult to make sense of, which is why it’s so important to work with a lender you can trust!

To learn more and to find out if you qualify, contact the experts at LBC Mortgage today! We’ll work with you to help you better understand everything you need to know about 2022 Conforming Loan Limits in California and work with you to find the best possible loan for your needs! Reach out to us today to learn more!