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GREATER HOUSTON

Mortgage broker in Texas City, TX.

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

  • Local Greater Houston 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

Texas City mortgage market at a glance

Population
51,000
2024
Loan limits

2026 loan limits for Galveston 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 · Galveston County

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

Verified: August 12, 2026

2026 FHA Loan Limit
$541,287
1-unit · Galveston 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 Texas City.

Buying in Texas City puts you inside the Greater Houston job market without Houston pricing. Whether you're looking near College of the Mainland, in the Lago Mar master-planned community, or closer to the refinery corridor employers like Marathon and Valero, the financing needs to match the property and the payment you can actually live with. Q Mortgage (NMLS #2567464) is a Texas-only broker, and Galveston County is core territory for us.

Try it

How much home can you afford in Texas City?

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 Texas City market in context.

Texas City sits in Galveston County (FIPS 48167) and draws a mix of first-time buyers, refinery and petrochemical workers, and families moving out from denser parts of Harris County. Price points here generally fall in the entry-level to mid-range band for the Greater Houston metro, so jumbo financing is uncommon in the city itself, though it does come up on waterfront or newer construction in nearby Lago Mar and Bayou Vista. Flood zone and windstorm coverage are real underwriting factors this close to Galveston Bay, and Q Mortgage builds those costs into your qualifying numbers up front.

Programs available in Texas City

Every loan program we close, available across Greater Houston.

Because much of Texas City prices in the entry-level to mid-range band, FHA and VA loans fit a large share of buyers, especially veterans commuting to JSC or working the refinery corridor. Conventional financing with lower down payment options works well for repeat buyers in Lago Mar and other newer subdivisions. Jumbo comes into play on select waterfront properties. For current Galveston County loan figures, see the loan limit card above. Q Mortgage will map your scenario to the program that actually fits.

Frequently asked

Texas City mortgage FAQs

What loan programs work for buyers in Texas City?
Most buyers here use conventional, FHA, or VA financing. USDA is generally not a fit inside the city limits. Q Mortgage can walk you through which program lines up with your credit, down payment, and property type.
What is the conforming loan limit in Galveston County?
Current Galveston County figures for conforming, FHA, and VA-related loan amounts are shown in the loan limit card above this section. That card updates when the agencies publish new numbers.
Is VA financing capped at the county conforming number?
No. VA entitlement controls how much the VA guarantees, not a hard ceiling on how much a qualified veteran can borrow. Ask Q Mortgage to run your entitlement scenario before you assume a limit.
Can I refinance a home near the Texas City refineries?
Yes. Proximity to industrial employers along Highway 146 does not disqualify a property. Standard appraisal and insurance rules apply, and Q Mortgage handles rate-and-term and cash-out refinances in Galveston County.
Do I need flood insurance in Texas City?
Many properties in the La Marque and Bayou Vista areas sit in FEMA flood zones and require flood insurance. Your title company and insurance agent will confirm the zone, and we factor the premium into your qualifying ratios.
How long does closing usually take?
Timelines depend on the program, appraisal, and how quickly documents come back. Q Mortgage gives you a realistic target once your file is under review, but no broker can guarantee a specific closing date.

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