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$997,050 conforming loan limit 2026

The published one-unit conforming loan limit for 2026 is $997,050 in one county, all in Utah.

This figure is $164,300 (19.7%) above the $832,750 national baseline, and $252,075 below the $1,249,125 ceiling.

1-unit limit 2026
$997,050
+19.7% vs the $832,750 baseline
Counties on this figure
1
across 1 state or territory
Max purchase price
$1,246,313
with 20% down and a loan at the limit

Limits by property type

Property type2026 limitMultiple of the one-unit figure
1-unit$997,0501.0000×
2-unit$1,276,4001.2802×
3-unit$1,542,9001.5475×
4-unit$1,917,4501.9231×

The two-, three- and four-unit limits are set as fixed multiples of the one-unit limit, so they move automatically whenever the one-unit figure moves.

What the limit buys and costs

Maximum purchase price at each down payment

Down paymentMaximum purchase price
5% down$1,049,526
10% down$1,107,833
15% down$1,173,000
20% down$1,246,313
25% down$1,329,400

Monthly principal and interest on a $997,050 loan

RateMonthly P&I, 30 yrMonthly P&I, 15 yr
6.0% fixed$5,978$8,414
6.5% fixed$6,302$8,685
7.0% fixed$6,633$8,962

Principal and interest only, on a loan of exactly $997,050 — the largest conventional loan allowed in these areas before the loan becomes jumbo. Taxes, insurance and mortgage insurance are excluded.

The county

CountyState or territory2025 1-unit2024 1-unitChange
Wayne CountyUtah$997,050$997,050+0.0%

Every county listed uses $997,050 for a one-unit property. Click a county to price a specific loan in the calculator.

Where this figure applies

State or territoryCounties on $997,050Counties in totalState page
Utah129Utah →

Neighbouring limits

Frequently asked

Why is the conforming loan limit $997,050 here?

The area's median home price exceeds 115% of the $832,750 baseline, so its limit is set higher — here, $997,050.

How many counties share it?

1 county uses $997,050 for a one-unit property in 2026.

What is a jumbo loan on this figure?

Any mortgage above $997,050 for a one-unit property.

What is the four-unit limit?

$1,917,450 for 2026, or 1.9231 times the one-unit figure.

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