Conventional Loans in San Antonio, Texas

Traditional conventional financing following standard Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac guidelines.

How Conventional Loans work in San Antonio

Conventional loans follow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines, which makes them the most widely available financing in the country.

They offer fixed and adjustable options and work for nearly every property type and occupancy.

We price your loan across multiple lenders so the same guidelines come with the best terms available to you.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy conventional loans up to a limit the Federal Housing Finance Agency sets for each county. For a one-unit home in Bexar County, the 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. A larger loan is a jumbo loan, with its own guidelines.

For context, the median value of owner-occupied homes in San Antonio is $235,700, according to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey.

A conventional loan can finance a primary home, a second home or an investment property.

Every borrower’s situation is different, so the right next step is a conversation about your income, savings and timeline.

Population
1,479,835
Main county
Bexar County
Median home value
$235,700
Homes owner-occupied
52%
2026 FHA limit, one unit
$557,750
2026 conforming limit, one unit
$832,750

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024; HUD 2026 FHA limits; FHFA 2026 conforming limits. Loan limits are for Bexar County, where most of San Antonio’s residents live.

What is the conforming loan limit in San Antonio?

For 2026 it is $832,750 for a one-unit home in Bexar County, set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. It changes each January.

Can mortgage insurance on a conventional loan be removed?

Yes. Private mortgage insurance on a conventional loan can be removed once you build enough equity, under the lender's and investor's rules.

Should I choose conventional or FHA?

It depends on your credit, savings and plans. We price both side by side so you can see which costs less over the time you expect to keep the loan.

  • Primary residences, second homes and investment properties
  • Purchases, rate-and-term refinances and cash-out refinances
  • Borrowers with documented W-2 or self-employment income

Conventional Loans nearby: Austin, Corpus Christi, Laredo

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