2026 Loan Limits in Boulder, Boulder County
Boulder is in Boulder County, one of Colorado's high-cost areas, where both the high-balance conforming and FHA limits reach $879,750 in 2026. Loans up to $879,750 are still Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac eligible — but at high-balance pricing, which carries a small rate premium over the $832,750 standard conforming baseline. Any loan above $879,750 is jumbo and requires portfolio or non-agency financing.
Loan Programs Available
Conventional
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing up to $879,750 in Boulder County — primary, second home, and investment.
FHA
3.5% down, flexible credit, no income cap. Boulder's 2026 FHA ceiling: $879,750.
DSCR
Investment property financing that qualifies on rental income — no personal income documentation required. Common in Boulder for long-term rentals and small multi-unit properties.
Jumbo & Non-QM
For loans above the conforming ceiling, bank statement, P&L, asset depletion, and foreign national programs are available.
Local Market Notes
Premium university market; most purchases jumbo or high-balance; strong appreciation.

