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Clay County, Florida

Mortgage Broker in Clay County, FL

NMLS #2560393Licensed mortgage broker in Florida

Northeast Florida, southwest of Jacksonville — wholesale-channel financing matched to how Clay County homes actually sell, from a licensed Florida broker.

01Financing homes in Clay County

What matters when you finance a Clay County home

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

Clay County is a Jacksonville commuter county with strong school demand, extensive new construction around Oakleaf and Fleming Island, and rural acreage toward Keystone Heights. Many buyers here are military-connected through nearby naval stations.

Property type drives the loan here as much as the borrower does. A home in Green Cove Springs and a house on acreage a few miles out are two different underwriting conversations, even in the same county. 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 Clay County office. We work from Tewksbury, New Jersey, are licensed as a mortgage broker in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, and handle Clay 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 Clay County files land in one of a few programs: Conventional loans in Clay County, FHA loans in Clay County and VA loans in Clay 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.

Clay 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
12019 (CBSA 27260)
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.

Clay County, FL at a glance

Median home value
$312,500
Median property tax paid
$2,241/yr
About 0.72% of the median home value
Home price change
+0.3% in 2025
+55.8% over 5 years (2020-2025)
Median household income
$87,820
Homeowners
76%
63,522 of 83,707 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built
1996
Homes in a high-risk flood zone
4.4%
3,451 of 78,156 homes
Flood insurance policies
4,005
919 flood claims since 2015
Population
227,584

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.

Clay County housing market

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

Home prices, past year
+1.3%
July 2026 vs a year earlier · +25.9% over 5 years
Home purchase loans, 2025
3,518
+0.3% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025
$323,087
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025
47.3%
1,294 FHA · 1,559 VA of 6,029 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025
1,697
651 rate-and-term · 1,046 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months
1,390
+7.8% vs the year before · 138 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

Clay County municipalities and areas

Green Cove Springs is the Clay County seat. We work with borrowers throughout the county, including areas not listed here.

Green Cove SpringsOrange ParkFleming IslandMiddleburgKeystone HeightsOakleaf

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

03Local considerations

Clay County home-buying considerations

Competitive suburban offers

In the stronger school districts, well-priced listings can draw multiple offers. What helps is a clean, fully documented pre-qualification before you tour homes, so income, assets and credit are already reviewed and the offer does not depend on a rushed review afterward. A pre-qualification is an estimate based on the information provided, not a commitment to lend or a guarantee of approval.

New construction and builder timelines

Builder contracts move on their own schedule, and a long build window affects rate-lock strategy, appraisal timing and how deposits are documented. Builder incentives tied to using an affiliated lender are worth comparing against outside options on total cost, not just the incentive.

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.

Commuters and cross-border comparisons

Clay County draws households working outside the county line, and buyers here often compare homes in two states at once. AI REMCO L.L.C. is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, so a Florida property and an out-of-state one can be reviewed side by side instead of starting over with a second broker.

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.

04How the financing works

Financing a Clay 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 Clay County

Clay 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 and contractors whose tax returns understate cash flow.

  • Cash-out refinance

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

06Questions borrowers ask

Clay County mortgage questions

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

The 2026 FHFA one-unit conforming loan limit in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County borrowers. You can reach a licensed loan officer at (732) 561-4292 or [email protected].

Does Ai Remco have an office in Clay County?

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

What does a mortgage broker do differently than a bank in Clay 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.

How long does a Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County, including municipalities not listed on this page. Files are handled remotely from Tewksbury, New Jersey — there is no Clay County branch office.

Do property taxes in Clay 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 Clay 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.