Mortgage broker in Bastrop, 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.
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Bastrop mortgage market at a glance
- Population
- 12,500
- 2024
2026 loan limits for Bastrop County.
Source: FHFA conforming loan limit county file, full county loan limit list (HERA-based, final)
Verified: August 12, 2026
Source: HUD FHA single-family forward mortgage limits, CY2026, Texas (hicost1.cfm lookup)
Verified: August 12, 2026
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
Mortgages, built around Bastrop.
Bastrop sits about 30 miles east of downtown Austin, close enough for the commute and far enough to keep the Lost Pines feel. Whether you're buying near the historic Main Street district, in Tahitian Village, or in a newer build served by Bastrop ISD, Q Mortgage (NMLS #2567464) handles the financing. You get a Texas-licensed broker who shops multiple wholesale lenders on your file instead of a single retail menu.
How much home can you afford in Bastrop?
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% = conservative, 43% = QM, 50% = aggressive
- Principal & interest
- $1,660.89
- Property tax
- $479.62
- Home insurance
- $150.00
- PMI
- $109.49
- Front-end (housing)
- 30.3%
- Back-end (housing + debts)
- 36.0%
- Loan amount
- $262,771
- LTV at origination
- 91.3%
- Cash to close (est.)
- $33,633
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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.
The Bastrop market in context.
Bastrop County has grown as the Greater Austin footprint pushes east along the 71 corridor. Buyer profiles here are mixed. You'll see first-time buyers pricing out of central Austin, move-up families chasing land and better lot sizes, and Tesla-area commuters heading toward the Del Valle line. Most transactions in the city fall inside conventional and government loan territory, so jumbo financing is less common in Bastrop than in west Austin or Lake Travis. Larger acreage tracts and custom builds outside city limits can push into jumbo range. Current county figures for conforming, FHA, and VA are shown above on this page.
Every loan program we close, available across Greater Austin.
Program fit in Bastrop skews toward conventional loans for established buyers with standard down payments. FHA is a workhorse for first-time buyers in neighborhoods like Tahitian Village and Pecan Park where entry-level pricing still shows up. VA is heavily used given proximity to Austin-area veterans and Camp Swift. USDA can apply on eligible rural tracts outside city limits toward Red Rock and Rockne. Jumbo comes into play mainly on acreage and custom builds. Q Mortgage will match the file to the program, not the other way around.
Government-backed
FHA Loans
Low down payment, flexible credit. Great for first-time buyers.
Learn moreVA Loans
Zero-down financing for veterans, active duty, and surviving spouses.
Learn moreUSDA Loans
Zero-down for rural and suburban-eligible properties.
Learn moreFirst-Time Home Buyer
Programs and guidance for your first purchase.
Learn moreDown Payment Assistance
TX grants and second-lien programs to bridge the down-payment gap.
Learn more1% Down Programs
Special programs that close with as little as 1% from you.
Learn moreZero Down Programs
Pathways to a zero-down purchase via VA, USDA, or lender credits.
Learn more100% Financing
100% LTV options for qualifying borrowers.
Learn moreConventional
Conventional Loans
Standard 3% to 20% down loans backed by Fannie/Freddie.
Learn moreJumbo Loans
Above-conforming financing for higher-priced homes.
Learn moreFixed-Rate Mortgage
Lock the same rate for 15 or 30 years.
Learn moreAdjustable-Rate Mortgage
Lower intro rate for buyers who plan to move or refi.
Learn more30-Year Mortgage
Most-common loan term for primary residences.
Learn moreRefinance & equity
Refinance Overview
Find the right refi structure for your equity + rate goals.
Learn moreRate-and-Term Refinance
Lower your rate or shorten your term.
Learn moreCash-Out Refinance
Tap equity for renovations, debt consolidation, or investment.
Learn moreHELOC
Revolving credit line tied to your home equity.
Learn moreHome Equity Loan
Fixed-rate second lien against your TX home equity.
Learn moreSpecialty programs
Rent-to-Own
Lease-to-purchase pathway for buyers who need time.
Learn moreNew Construction
Financing for spec, semi-custom, and custom new builds.
Learn moreConstruction & Renovation
Single-close construction or renovation financing.
Learn moreLand Loans
Acquire raw or improved land for future construction.
Learn moreMedical Professional
Physician/MD/DO programs with relaxed DTI + student-loan handling.
Learn moreITIN Loans
Financing for borrowers without an SSN using an ITIN.
Learn moreTip Worker Loans
Income-qualification using documented tip income.
Learn moreNon-QM & investor
Bank Statement Loans
12- or 24-month bank statements in lieu of tax returns.
Learn moreP&L Loans
CPA- or borrower-prepared P&L for self-employed income.
Learn more1099 Loans
Qualify on 1099 income instead of W-2 or returns.
Learn moreAsset Depletion
Qualify using verified assets converted to monthly income.
Learn moreDSCR (Investor)
Qualify the property — no personal income docs required.
Learn moreFix-and-Flip
Short-term acquisition + rehab financing for flippers.
Learn moreBridge / Hard Money
Short-term financing to bridge purchase and permanent loan.
Learn morePortfolio / Blanket
Single loan across multiple investment properties.
Learn moreShort-Term Rental
Financing structured around STR / Airbnb income.
Learn moreForeign National
TX financing for non-US-citizen / non-resident borrowers.
Learn moreExpanded Program
Catch-all Non-QM for scenarios outside standard guidelines.
Learn moreBastrop mortgage FAQs
What loan programs work best in Bastrop?
What are the current loan limits in Bastrop County?
Can I use a VA loan for a home priced above the county figure?
Is Bastrop a good market for a first-time buyer?
Do you handle refinances in Bastrop?
How do I start a pre-approval?
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