No VA loan limit on how much you can borrow to buy a home
There are no limits on how much a veteran can borrow to buy a home. However, if you exceed the Texas VA guarantee amount below you will be required to make a down payment.
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Higher cost of living affects the loan limit
Across the nation there are certain counties that have a higher cost of living and are considered a “high-cost county.” The VA adjusted the maximum guarantee for those counties. While there is no maximum loan amount there is a maximum guarantee. You can take the dollar ($) amounts below and calculate that the VA will guarantee 25% of the number shown for the lender. For example, Harris County, Texas has a limit of $806,500. The 25% VA guarantee (insurance) to the lender is $201,625. A veteran could still borrow $1,000,000 or more to buy a home. It will require a down payment because the loan is exceeding the guaranty limit. If the loan is for $806,500 or less, a down payment is not required.
NOTE: For all counties in Texas, the VA loan limit for 2025 is $806,500.
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