Tags: 2017 Mid-Range MASON CITY, IA
Historic Information
This page contains historic, out-dated information. 2024 Loan Limits for Cerro Gordo County.
This page contains the Conforming, FHA, VA, and HECM Loan Limits for each housing type in Cerro Gordo County.
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Loan Limit Tables Cerro Gordo County, IA
Loan Limits are the maximum amount of money allowed to be lent for a particular kind of loan. Different types of loans have different limits. Below are the 2017 loan limits for Cerro Gordo County, IA.
Conforming Loan Limits
Conforming loans must meet the guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. If a mortgage exceeds the conforming loan limits then it is considered a jumbo loan.
Single-Family
Duplex
Triplex
Quadplex
FHA Loan Limits
FHA Loans are home mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA Loans let you get a home loan with a lower down-payment and relaxed credit score requirements.
Single-Family
Duplex
Triplex
Quadplex
VA Loan Limits
If you qualify, veterans loans allow you to buy a house with zero money down.
All Home Sizes
HECM Loan Limits
Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) allow seniors to convert home equity into cash for unexpected expenses.
All Home Sizes
Loan Limit Breakdown
Median Home Price
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) conducts an annual survey to determine the median home prices in each county or metro area in the US. Median home price is then used to determine the loan limits in Cerro Gordo County.
The last survey of home prices in Cerro Gordo County was conducted in 2016 and found the median home price was $113,000.
Loan Limits Summary
Based on the median home price, Cerro Gordo County was determined to be a "mid-range" area. Accordingly, 2017 loan limits in Cerro Gordo County are set above the national baseline and below the national ceiling limit.
The 2017 conforming loan limit for a single-family home in Cerro Gordo County, IA is $424,100. The FHA loan limit for a single-family home is $275,665.
This is an 1.7% increase over the 2016 loan limits which were set at $417,000 for a single-family conventional.
The tables above provide a complete breakdown of 2017 loan limits in Cerro Gordo County, IA for FHA Loans, Conforming Loans, VA Loans, and HECM Reverse Mortgages.
What's Next?
If you are interested in purchasing a home with a conventional or FHA loan, the next step is to talk to a real estate agent and find a lender.
Not all lenders are the same. Some will not do FHA loans while others specialize in it. Rates may vary between lenders so it is important to shop around.
Related Areas
Loan Limits on this page apply to the following cities in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa: Mason City, Clear Lake, Rockwell, Ventura, Plymouth, Thornton, Dougherty, Meservey, Rock Falls, and Swaledale.
These loan limits also apply to the following ZIP codes in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa: 50401, 50428, 50469, 50482, 50464, 50479, 50402, 50433, 50457, 50467, and 50477.
Cerro Gordo County, IA is considered part of the following metro area: MASON CITY, IA.
Other counties in the same metro area are: 1, IA.
More on Cerro Gordo County, IA
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Data Source
FHA Loan limits are published by the HUD. Conforming loan limits are published by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Last updated on January 2, 2024