Mortgage Broker Franklin County FL | AI REMCO L.L.C. (NMLS #2560393)

01Financing homes in Franklin County

What matters when you finance a Franklin County home

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

Franklin County is a small Gulf coast county where Apalachicola's historic district and St. George Island's rental homes make up much of the market. Most purchases are second homes or short-term rentals, with elevated construction and flood insurance central to the file.

Property type drives the loan here as much as the borrower does. A home in Apalachicola 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 Franklin County office. We work from Tewksbury, New Jersey, are licensed as a mortgage broker in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, and handle Franklin 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 Franklin County files land in one of a few programs: Conventional loans in Franklin County, FHA loans in Franklin County and VA loans in Franklin 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.

Franklin 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: 12037; 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.

Franklin County, FL at a glance

Median home value: $273,300
Median property tax paid: $1,728/yr; About 0.63% of the median home value
Home price change: +9.7% in 2025; +68.7% over 5 years (2020-2025)
Median household income: $64,105
Homeowners: 81%; 4,003 of 4,949 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built: 1988
Homes in a high-risk flood zone: 55.0%; 4,340 of 7,893 homes
Flood insurance policies: 1,984; 927 flood claims since 2015
Population: 12,553

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.

Franklin 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 · +30.8% over 5 years
Home purchase loans, 2025: 182; +2.2% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025: $518,571
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025: 13.8%; 30 FHA · 13 VA of 311 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025: 67; 32 rate-and-term · 35 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months: 133; +19.8% vs the year before · 12 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

Franklin County municipalities and areas

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

ApalachicolaCarrabelleEastpointSt. George Island

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

03Local considerations

Franklin County home-buying considerations

Coastal insurance and elevation

Near the water, the insurance line item carries real weight in a payment and in qualifying. Wind coverage, elevation, roof age and construction type all influence what a policy costs, and lenders require flood insurance for properties in FEMA-mapped special flood hazard areas. Florida borrowers should also plan for wind or hurricane coverage separately from flood, and for roof-condition questions on older homes. Our affiliated agency, Ai Real Estate LLC, can quote flood coverage in Florida — an affiliated business arrangement we disclose to you in writing.

Second homes and short-term rentals

Second-home and investment financing carry different down payment and reserve requirements than a primary residence, and short-term rental income is not counted the same way across programs — some do not accept projected short-term rent. Local rental ordinances also affect what an appraiser and a lender will accept.

FEMA flood zones

Parcels mapped in a FEMA special flood hazard area require flood insurance as a condition of the loan, and the zone — not the street — determines that. Our flood-map tool shows the FEMA zone for an address. Our affiliated agency, Ai Real Estate LLC, is licensed to quote flood coverage in Pennsylvania and Florida; that affiliated business arrangement is disclosed to you in writing.

Older housing stock

A large share of the housing here predates modern building codes. Deferred maintenance, older wiring and panels, and lead-paint disclosure requirements come up regularly. Where a home needs work, a renovation-style loan can roll qualified repairs into the mortgage rather than forcing a cash outlay after closing.

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 Franklin 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 Franklin County

Franklin 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
Frequently used on Franklin County's older housing stock and for buyers with a smaller down payment.
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.

All Florida counties we serve How wholesale mortgage pricing works

06Questions borrowers ask

Franklin County mortgage questions

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

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

Does Ai Remco have an office in Franklin County?

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

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

Will I need flood insurance in Franklin County?

A lender's current flood determination establishes whether a federal flood-insurance requirement applies. Map changes or corrected determinations can affect that requirement, and a lender may require coverage outside a mapped high-risk area. Confirm required coverage with the lender. Our flood-map tool shows the FEMA zone for an address, and our affiliated agency, Ai Real Estate LLC, is licensed to quote flood coverage in Florida — an affiliated business arrangement disclosed to you in writing. Wind and hurricane coverage is separate from flood.

Can a broker help with a Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, including municipalities not listed on this page. Files are handled remotely from Tewksbury, New Jersey — there is no Franklin County branch office.

Do property taxes in Franklin 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 Franklin County purchase or refinance

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

(732) 561-4292 [email protected]

Verified against public program guidance as of September 2026.