Conventional financing in Cortez works within Montezuma County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750. For first-time buyers, Fannie Mae's HomeReady and Freddie Mac's Home Possible programs allow 3% down ($10,400 on Cortez's $345,000 median). Repeat buyers can put 5% down ($17,200), and PMI drops off automatically once you reach 20% equity — no refinance required.
With 20% down ($69,000), conventional financing carries no PMI and typically offers the lowest available rate for a Cortez purchase. At 10% down, PMI runs approximately $160/month and is eliminated when your loan balance drops below 80% of the original purchase price. At 5% down, PMI is approximately $240/month.
Colorado's CHFA (Colorado Housing Finance Authority) offers down payment assistance statewide. Ask us whether the CHFA SmartStep or Preferred programs apply to your purchase.
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