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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.

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Local snapshot

Texas City mortgage market at a glance

Conforming limit
$806,500
2026
FHA single-family
$556,150
Galveston County
Population
51,000
2024
Why buyers choose Q Mortgage

Mortgages, built around Texas City.

Texas City sits along Galveston Bay in Galveston County, giving buyers access to the Greater Houston job market without paying Houston prices. The industrial corridor anchored by the Marathon Petroleum refinery and nearby Port of Texas City supports a steady base of working professionals who need straightforward financing, not a pitch. Q Mortgage (NMLS #2567464) works exclusively in Texas and knows this market the way a loan officer should.

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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

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Cash you have available

Texas avg ~2.0%

36 %

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

Max home price
$297,897
Max monthly payment (PITI + PMI)
$2,400.00
Payment breakdown
Principal & interest
$1,639.80
Property tax
$496.49
Home insurance
$150.00
PMI
$113.71
DTI ratios
Front-end (housing)
30.3%
Back-end (housing + debts)
36.0%
Loan summary
Loan amount
$272,897
LTV at origination
91.6%
Cash to close (est.)
$33,937

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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 Texas City market in context.

Texas City sits in Galveston County, which carries a conforming loan limit of $806,500 and an FHA single-family limit of $556,150. Most homes here price well below both ceilings, which means the majority of buyers have a wide lane of conventional and government-backed options without bumping into jumbo territory. The buyer pool tends to include refinery and port workers, first-time buyers priced out of the tighter Houston core, and families drawn to the Texas City Independent School District. Because Galveston County shares its loan limits with the broader Houston MSA, buyers get meaningful borrowing room relative to local home values.

Programs available in Texas City

Every loan program we close, available across Greater Houston.

Because most Texas City home prices fall comfortably under the $556,150 FHA limit, FHA loans are a practical fit for buyers with modest down payments or credit profiles still in progress. Conventional loans make strong sense for buyers who can hit standard down-payment thresholds and want to avoid mortgage insurance long-term. VA loans, backed up to the full $806,500 county limit, are worth a close look for the veteran and active-duty population connected to the nearby military presence along the Gulf Coast. USDA eligibility should be checked for specific addresses on the city's outer edges. Each program has real trade-offs, and Q Mortgage will walk you through the numbers on all of them.

Frequently asked

Texas City mortgage FAQs

What is the FHA loan limit for Texas City, TX?
Texas City falls in Galveston County, where the FHA single-family loan limit is $556,150. Most homes in Texas City price below that ceiling, so FHA financing is a realistic option for a wide range of buyers here.
Does Texas City qualify for VA loans, and what is the county limit?
Yes. Galveston County's VA loan limit matches the conforming limit at $806,500. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members can finance a Texas City home with no down payment up to that amount, subject to standard VA guidelines.
Are there jumbo loan options in Texas City?
Jumbo loans are available for purchase prices above the $806,500 conforming limit, but most Texas City transactions don't reach that threshold. If yours does, Q Mortgage can discuss non-conforming options that fit your situation.
Can first-time buyers in Texas City use conventional financing instead of FHA?
Absolutely. Conventional loans with lower down-payment options exist for first-time buyers who meet credit and income requirements. Whether conventional beats FHA for you depends on your credit score, down payment amount, and how long you plan to keep the loan. Q Mortgage will run both scenarios so you can compare.
I work at one of the refineries near Texas City. Does shift income count for mortgage qualification?
Overtime and shift-differential income can count toward qualifying income when it can be documented as consistent over a two-year history. The specific rules vary by loan program, and a loan officer will review your pay stubs and W-2s to tell you exactly what's usable.
Can I refinance my Texas City home to access equity?
Cash-out refinancing is available for Texas City homeowners through conventional, FHA, and VA programs, depending on your current loan type and equity position. Texas has specific cash-out refinance rules under the state constitution, so it's worth understanding those before you apply. Q Mortgage handles refinances across Texas and can walk you through your options.

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