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Alachua County, Florida

Mortgage Broker in Alachua County, FL

NMLS #2560393Licensed mortgage broker in Florida

North-central Florida — wholesale-channel financing matched to how Alachua County homes actually sell, from a licensed Florida broker.

01Financing homes in Alachua County

What matters when you finance a Alachua County home

AI REMCO L.L.C. is a licensed mortgage broker based in Oldwick, New Jersey, in Tewksbury Township, serving borrowers throughout Alachua County, Florida.

Alachua County is built around the University of Florida and its medical campuses, which keeps Gainesville's condo, townhouse and rental inventory unusually active. Outside the city, Newberry, High Springs and Micanopy offer acreage and older homes at very different price points.

Property type drives the loan here as much as the borrower does. A condominium, a townhouse in an association and a detached single-family home are three different underwriting conversations even on the same street. As a broker, AI REMCO L.L.C. (NMLS #2560393) works with a wholesale lender and helps borrowers review the programs available for their property, documentation and circumstances.

AI REMCO L.L.C. does not have a Alachua County office. We work from Tewksbury, New Jersey, are licensed as a mortgage broker in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, and handle Alachua County files remotely — application, document collection and updates by phone, email and video. Every figure we provide is an estimate, not a commitment to lend; all loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting and property appraisal.

Most Alachua County files land in one of a few programs: Conventional loans in Alachua County, FHA loans in Alachua County and VA loans in Alachua County. Business owners can compare Non-QM options for self-employed borrowers, including bank statement loans, and first-time buyers can read how FHA down payment, credit and mortgage insurance requirements work.

Alachua County, FL mortgage facts

2026 conforming loan limit (one unit)
$832,750
Source: FHFA
2026 conforming loan limit (two units)
$1,066,250
Source: FHFA
2026 conforming loan limit (three units)
$1,288,800
Source: FHFA
2026 conforming loan limit (four units)
$1,601,750
Source: FHFA
High-cost area designation
No — 2026 national baseline limits apply
Source: FHFA
County FIPS code
12001 (CBSA 23540)
Source: Census / OMB

Loan limit figures published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency for 2026 — fhfa.gov conforming loan limits. Last reviewed 2026-09-05. For reference only.

Alachua County, FL at a glance

Median home value
$288,800
Median property tax paid
$2,773/yr
About 0.96% of the median home value
Home price change
+2.6% in 2025
+55.3% over 5 years (2020-2025)
Median household income
$61,949
Homeowners
54%
63,185 of 116,786 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built
1988
Homes in a high-risk flood zone
4.8%
4,050 of 84,597 homes
Flood insurance policies
2,149
149 flood claims since 2015
Population
285,492

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; FHFA House Price Index, county annual, 2025; FEMA OpenFEMA, National Flood Insurance Program data, as of August 2026. Public estimates for the county as a whole, for general information only; they are not an appraisal, a tax figure for any property or a prediction.

Alachua County housing market

Government and Freddie Mac data, updated as each source publishes.

Home prices, past year
-1.6%
July 2026 vs a year earlier · +23.5% over 5 years
Home purchase loans, 2025
2,803
+4.2% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025
$354,832
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025
25.0%
769 FHA · 360 VA of 4,512 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025
986
393 rate-and-term · 593 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months
2,201
+39.0% vs the year before · 370 in August 2026

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Sources: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, HMDA data (loans originated); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey; Freddie Mac House Price Index (FMHPI). Figures describe the past and are for general information only; they are not an appraisal, a forecast or an offer of credit.

02Communities we serve

Alachua County municipalities and areas

Gainesville is the Alachua County seat. We work with borrowers throughout the county, including areas not listed here.

GainesvilleAlachuaNewberryHigh SpringsArcherHawthorneMicanopy

AI REMCO L.L.C. is based in Oldwick, NJ, in Tewksbury Township, and serves borrowers throughout Alachua County — we do not maintain a branch office in every county we serve.

03Local considerations

Alachua County home-buying considerations

Student-heavy rental markets

In areas built around a university, a large share of listings are rentals or recent conversions. Lease structures, per-room rentals and local occupancy ordinances affect how income is treated and which program fits, so the rental documentation matters as much as the purchase price.

Condominium and townhouse approvals

Condos are underwritten twice — the borrower and the association. Owner-occupancy ratios, budget and reserve levels, insurance coverage, litigation and delinquency rates all affect whether a project is eligible, and the standards differ between conventional, FHA and VA. Florida associations also face structural-inspection and reserve-funding requirements under state law, and lenders increasingly ask for that documentation, so the association's paperwork is worth requesting early. Checking the project before you write an offer avoids losing weeks on a condo that a given program cannot finance.

Two- to four-unit properties

Small multifamily buildings are a common entry point for local investors and for owner-occupants who want rental income. Financing them depends on unit count, whether you will live in one unit, and how the market rents are documented. Owner-occupied two- to four-unit purchases can use low-down-payment programs that pure investment purchases cannot.

Rural addresses, wells and septic systems

Away from the boroughs and built-up corridors, private wells and septic systems are normal. Most programs finance them without trouble, but the requirements differ: FHA and VA apply their own well-location and water-quality standards, while conventional files usually turn on the appraiser's findings and local health department rules. Well and septic properties are common inland and away from the coast.

Association dues in the payment

Association dues, master-association fees and special assessments are part of the housing expense a lender counts, so they affect qualifying just as taxes and insurance do. In newer planned communities the dues can be substantial, and pulling the actual figures early keeps a pre-qualification estimate close to the final numbers.

04How the financing works

Financing a Alachua County home, step by step

Florida taxes, homestead exemption and Save Our Homes

Florida property taxes are assessed by the county property appraiser and collected by the county tax collector. A homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes assessment cap can hold a long-time owner's taxable value well below market value, which means the seller's current tax bill often understates what a new owner will pay after the property is reassessed. We look at that gap before quoting a payment, because it is one of the most common surprises on a Florida purchase.

Florida insurance, wind and inspections

In Florida, hazard, wind and flood coverage are separate considerations, and roof age, construction type and the four-point or wind-mitigation inspection results all influence what a policy costs — which in turn affects qualifying. Condominium and association purchases add structural-integrity and reserve-funding documentation under state law, and lenders increasingly request it. Premiums are quoted by insurers, not by us.

Documents, the appraisal, credit review, rate locks and refinancing work the same way in every county: see how the mortgage process works.

05Loan programs

Loan programs that fit Alachua County

Alachua County uses the 2026 national baseline conforming limit of $832,750 on a one-unit home. Above that amount a purchase or refinance moves to jumbo guidelines, which set their own credit, reserve and appraisal requirements.

  • Conventional loans

    The default for most purchases and refinances, including single-family homes and condos.

  • FHA loans

    Government-insured financing with a lower minimum down payment — useful on older housing and for shorter credit histories.

  • VA loans

    Eligible veterans and service members can buy with no down payment.

  • Jumbo loans

    For purchases above the county conforming loan limit.

  • Non-QM and bank-statement loans

    For self-employed borrowers, investors, and files that need alternative income documentation.

  • Cash-out refinance

    Using accumulated equity for repairs, debt consolidation or other needs.

06Questions borrowers ask

Alachua County mortgage questions

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Alachua County, FL?

The 2026 FHFA one-unit conforming loan limit in Alachua County is $832,750. Loan amounts at or below that figure follow conventional conforming guidelines; above it, the loan is a jumbo and is underwritten to the investor's own credit, reserve and appraisal requirements.

How do I find a mortgage broker for a Alachua County, FL property?

Look for a broker licensed in Florida and verify the license on the NMLS Consumer Access site (nmlsconsumeraccess.org). AI REMCO L.L.C. is a licensed mortgage broker in Florida, NMLS #2560393, and works with Alachua County borrowers. You can reach a licensed loan officer at (732) 561-4292 or [email protected].

Does Ai Remco have an office in Alachua County?

No. AI REMCO L.L.C. works from Tewksbury, New Jersey and serves Alachua County borrowers remotely, by phone, email and video. There is no Alachua County branch office.

What does a mortgage broker do differently than a bank in Alachua County?

AI REMCO L.L.C. is a mortgage broker that works with a wholesale lender. We help you explore available loan programs and guide you through the mortgage process. The lender underwrites and funds the loan. We receive compensation for arranging mortgages; available terms depend on lender requirements and borrower qualifications.

Can you finance a condo in Alachua County?

Often, yes, but the association is reviewed alongside the borrower. Owner-occupancy, reserves, insurance, litigation and delinquencies all affect project eligibility, and conventional, FHA and VA each apply different standards. Requesting the association's documents early tells us which programs are open before an offer is written.

Can a broker help with a Alachua County investment or second-home purchase?

Yes. Wholesale channels include conventional investment-property and second-home financing. The lender reviews income, assets, existing debts and any eligible documented rental income. Down payment and reserve requirements are higher than for a primary residence, and terms depend on the lender's guidelines.

How long does a Alachua County mortgage take to close?

It depends on the program, the appraisal schedule, the title work and how quickly documentation comes back — not on a fixed timetable we can promise. What we can do is tell you at the start what the file needs, so the avoidable delays do not happen. Any timeline discussed is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Which Alachua County towns does Ai Remco work in?

All of them. AI REMCO L.L.C. is licensed as a mortgage broker in Florida and works with borrowers anywhere in Alachua County, including municipalities not listed on this page. Files are handled remotely from Tewksbury, New Jersey — there is no Alachua County branch office.

Do property taxes in Alachua County affect how much I can borrow?

Yes. Taxes and insurance are part of the housing expense a lender counts, so a higher tax bill reduces the loan amount a given income supports. We use the parcel's actual assessed figure where available, and treat pre-closing figures as estimates.

Talk through a Alachua County purchase or refinance

Reach a licensed loan officer at (732) 561-4292 or [email protected]. Mon–Fri, 9am–8pm ET.

Verified against public program guidance as of September 2026.