FHA Home Loans in Del Norte, CO
Del Norte is a smaller rural market where inventory is thin and USDA financing is often in play. Rio Grande County uses the $832,750 national baseline conforming limit for 2026. The county's one-unit FHA limit is the $541,287 national floor. At a $265,000 median, both conforming and FHA financing reach the middle of the Del Norte market. The FHA ceiling of $541,287 sits above the $265,000 median, so a typical Del Norte home is financeable with the 3.5% minimum down payment. On 2–4 units, the FHA limits step up to $692,847 (duplex), $837,588 (triplex), and $1,040,949 (fourplex) — the route Colorado buyers use to house-hack with 3.5% down while tenants carry part of the payment.
FHA loan limits in Rio Grande County ($541,287) comfortably cover the Del Norte median home price ($265,000).
Down Payment Comparison
Monthly Payment Breakdown
| Loan Type | P&I | MIP / PMI | Monthly Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHA 3.5% down | $1,623 | $117 | $1,741 |
| Conventional 5% down | — | $88 | $1,700 |
Upfront MIP of $4,475 (1.75%) is typically rolled into the loan balance.
Down Payment Assistance
Colorado buyers in Rio Grande County can pair FHA with CHFA first-mortgage and down payment assistance programs, which can cover the 3.5% minimum through a second mortgage or grant. Income and purchase-price caps apply and are set by county, so we check eligibility against the $265,000 Del Norte median before you write an offer.
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