The Tampa mortgage market
Tampa is one of Florida's fastest-growing metros with strong job growth, investor activity, and first-time buyer demand.
MacDill AFB drives heavy VA loan volume; investor demand fuels DSCR activity.
Top loan programs in Tampa
- Conventional — commonly used by Tampa buyers in this market.
- FHA — commonly used by Tampa buyers in this market.
- VA — commonly used by Tampa buyers in this market.
- DSCR — commonly used by Tampa buyers in this market.
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How to qualify for a mortgage in Tampa
Qualifying for a mortgage in Tampa follows the same core process as anywhere in Florida: lenders review your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, down payment, and income documentation. The right loan program depends on the property type, your goals, and how the home will be used.
- Primary residences: conventional, FHA, VA, or USDA depending on credit and down payment.
- Second homes: typically conventional or jumbo with 10–20% down.
- Investment properties: conventional investor loans (20–25% down) or DSCR loans based on rental income.
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Tayton Capital is an independent mortgage broker licensed in Colorado and Florida, helping buyers across Gulf Coast — including Tampa — find the right loan program at a competitive rate. As a broker we shop conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, and DSCR lenders to match each borrower with the best fit.
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