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GREATER AUSTIN

Mortgage broker in Austin, TX.

Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, and Non-QM lending across Greater Austin. Same loan officers from soft-pull pre-qualification to clear-to-close.

  • Local Greater Austin lender — fast pre-qualification, no surprises
  • Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, and Non-QM under one roof
  • Texas-only focus. Q Mortgage LLC, NMLS #2567464
Local snapshot

Austin mortgage market at a glance

Population
975,000
2024
Loan limits

2026 loan limits for Travis County.

Loan limits can vary by county. Enter the property address or select the county for the correct limit.

2026 Conforming Loan Limit
$832,750
1-unit · Travis County

Source: FHFA conforming loan limit county file, full county loan limit list (HERA-based, final)

Verified: August 12, 2026

2026 FHA Loan Limit
$571,550
1-unit · Travis County

Source: HUD FHA single-family forward mortgage limits, CY2026, Texas (hicost1.cfm lookup)

Verified: August 12, 2026

VA Entitlement

Eligible Veterans with full VA entitlement generally do not have a VA-imposed maximum loan amount. Loan approval remains subject to lender requirements, credit, income, residual income, property value, and available entitlement. County conforming limits can remain relevant when entitlement is not fully available.

Source: VA home loan entitlement guidance

Verified: August 12, 2026

Why buyers choose Q Mortgage

Mortgages, built around Austin.

Buying in Austin is its own sport. Between tech hiring around the Domain, UT-anchored demand near Hyde Park, and families targeting Eanes ISD west of MoPac, price bands swing hard by zip code. Q Mortgage (NMLS #2567464) is a Texas-only broker, so you get shopped pricing across multiple wholesale lenders instead of one bank's rate sheet. Straight answers, Travis County experience, and a loan structure that fits the property you actually want.

Try it

How much home can you afford in Austin?

Adjust the inputs to see your max purchase price, target monthly payment, and front-end/back-end DTI. Tied to the same calc engine our loan officers use.

Gross household income

Cards, auto, student loans

Cash you have available

Texas avg ~2.0%

36 %

36% = conservative, 43% = QM, 50% = aggressive

Max home price
$287,771
Max monthly payment (PITI + PMI)
$2,400.00
Payment breakdown
Principal & interest
$1,660.89
Property tax
$479.62
Home insurance
$150.00
PMI
$109.49
DTI ratios
Front-end (housing)
30.3%
Back-end (housing + debts)
36.0%
Loan summary
Loan amount
$262,771
LTV at origination
91.3%
Cash to close (est.)
$33,633

Enter your contact info to download the PDF summary.

Estimate only. Lenders evaluate credit score, employment history, asset reserves, and loan program in addition to DTI. Cash-to-close uses a 3% closing-cost estimate; actual closing costs vary by lender, title, and county.

Local market

The Austin market in context.

Austin sits in Travis County and covers a wide spread of buyer profiles. First-time buyers cluster in the eastern crescent and northeast toward Pflugerville-adjacent zips. Move-up and relocation buyers, many tied to employers like Tesla, Apple, and Dell, tend to land in Northwest Hills, Circle C, and Southwest Austin. Jumbo financing is a routine part of the conversation here, especially west of MoPac and in central 78703 and 78704, because home prices in those pockets often push past the conforming figure for the county. Current Travis County limits are shown above on this page.

Programs available in Austin

Every loan program we close, available across Greater Austin.

Because Austin price points run high for the metro, jumbo loans come up often, particularly in Tarrytown, Barton Creek, and Westlake-area listings inside city limits. Conventional financing still fits a large share of purchases in Mueller, North Loop, and East Austin. FHA works for entry-level buyers in Southeast Austin and Del Valle. VA loans are active given the veteran population around Camp Mabry and Bergstrom. Q Mortgage also handles condo financing, second homes, and cash-out refinances. Q Mortgage will match the program to the property.

Frequently asked

Austin mortgage FAQs

Is jumbo financing common in Austin?
Yes. Central neighborhoods like Tarrytown, Barton Hills, and parts of 78704 regularly trade above the conforming threshold for Travis County. Whether you need a jumbo depends on your loan size relative to the current county figures shown above on this page.
Do FHA loans work in Austin?
FHA can work for entry-level buyers in areas like Del Valle, Southeast Austin, and Manor-adjacent zip codes. The Travis County FHA ceiling is displayed in the governed limits card above. Q Mortgage will walk through whether the target property and price point fit.
Can veterans buy above the county loan figure with a VA loan?
Often yes. VA entitlement governs what the VA guarantees, not a hard cap on the purchase price. Veterans in Austin frequently structure larger loans with a down payment on the portion above the entitlement calculation.
Is it worth refinancing an Austin home right now?
It depends on your current note, remaining term, and goals like removing mortgage insurance or pulling equity for an ADU. Bring your statement and we will run the math both ways.
How long does closing typically take?
Most Travis County purchase files move on a standard timeline agreed to in the contract. Appraisal turn times and HOA document delivery are the usual variables. Q Mortgage sets expectations up front and flags risks early.
Do you lend on condos downtown?
Yes, including warrantable condo projects in the downtown core and along South Lamar. Non-warrantable buildings require a portfolio product, which we can source through our lender network.

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