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GREATER SAN ANTONIO

Mortgage broker in Live Oak, TX.

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

  • Local Greater San Antonio 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

Live Oak mortgage market at a glance

Population
16,500
2024
Loan limits

2026 loan limits for Bexar County.

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

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

Verified: August 12, 2026

2026 FHA Loan Limit
$557,750
1-unit · Bexar 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 Live Oak.

Live Oak sits just off I-35 in northeast Bexar County, minutes from Randolph Air Force Base and the retail corridor around The Forum. Buyers here range from Judson ISD families to airmen PCSing in on orders. Q Mortgage (NMLS #2567464) is a Texas-only broker, which means you get shopped pricing across multiple wholesale lenders instead of a single bank's rate sheet. Local knowledge, straight answers, no runaround.

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How much home can you afford in Live Oak?

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

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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.

Local market

The Live Oak market in context.

Live Oak is a working suburb of roughly 16,500 residents inside Greater San Antonio. Housing stock leans toward established single-family homes from the 1970s through 2000s, with newer inventory closer to Olympia Parkway and the Loop 1604 spur. Because prices generally sit within standard conforming territory, jumbo financing is the exception rather than the rule here. Buyer profiles skew toward military households tied to Randolph AFB, Judson ISD teachers and staff, and commuters working north San Antonio and the medical center. Bexar County appraisal and title timelines apply.

Programs available in Live Oak

Every loan program we close, available across Greater San Antonio.

Given the Live Oak price band, conventional loans with 3 to 5 percent down cover a large share of purchases. VA financing is heavily used given proximity to Randolph AFB, and eligible buyers should ask about zero-down structure and funding fee waivers for disabled veterans. FHA fits first-time buyers and those repairing credit. USDA is off the table inside city limits. Current county figures are shown in the limits card above. Q Mortgage will match the program to your file, not the other way around.

Frequently asked

Live Oak mortgage FAQs

What is the conforming loan limit in Bexar County?
Bexar County follows the standard Texas conforming figure. The current number for Live Oak is shown in the county limits card above on this page, which updates when the agencies publish revisions.
Is Live Oak a good fit for a VA loan?
Yes. With Randolph Air Force Base next door, Live Oak sees steady VA loan activity. Your borrowing power depends on your entitlement, not a hard county cap. Q Mortgage can walk active duty and veteran buyers through entitlement math and funding fee options.
Can I use an FHA loan in Live Oak?
FHA works well for many Live Oak buyers, especially first-time purchasers in the older neighborhoods near Judson ISD schools. FHA has its own Bexar County ceiling, which you can see in the limits card above.
How does refinancing work if I already own in Live Oak?
Rate-and-term, cash-out, VA IRRRL, and FHA streamline options are all on the table depending on your existing loan. We review your current note, your goals, and closing costs before recommending a path.
Do I need a jumbo loan to buy in Live Oak?
Most Live Oak price points sit inside standard conforming territory, so jumbo financing is less common here than in parts of north San Antonio. Larger custom builds near the Forum area can push into jumbo range.
How long does a Bexar County closing take?
Purchase closings in Bexar County typically run three to four weeks once you are under contract, though timing depends on appraisal, title work, and underwriting conditions. We set expectations upfront and keep your agent in the loop.

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