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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Mortgage Broker in Lehigh County, PA

NMLS #2560393Licensed mortgage broker in Pennsylvania

The Lehigh Valley — wholesale-channel financing matched to how Lehigh County homes actually sell, from a licensed Pennsylvania broker.

01Financing homes in Lehigh County

What matters when you finance a Lehigh County home

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

Lehigh County anchors the Lehigh Valley, where Allentown's rowhouse neighborhoods, Emmaus and Macungie's single-family markets, and warehouse-corridor growth coexist. Many buyers here are relocating from New Jersey or New York, and cross-state comparisons are routine.

Property type drives the loan here as much as the borrower does. A newer home in a planned community and an older house closer to the county seat are two different underwriting conversations. 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 Lehigh County office. We work from Tewksbury, New Jersey, are licensed as a mortgage broker in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, and handle Lehigh 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 Lehigh County files land in one of a few programs: Conventional loans in Lehigh County, FHA loans in Lehigh County and VA loans in Lehigh 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.

Lehigh County, PA 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
42077 (CBSA 10900)
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.

Lehigh County, PA at a glance

Median home value
$300,400
Median property tax paid
$4,651/yr
About 1.55% of the median home value
Home price change
+6.1% in 2025
+61.4% over 5 years (2020-2025)
Median household income
$80,079
Homeowners
66%
94,675 of 144,386 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built
1968
Many homes predate 1978: expect lead-paint disclosures, and older systems can come up in inspections and appraisals
Homes in a high-risk flood zone
1.0%
1,167 of 115,473 homes
Flood insurance policies
423
154 flood claims since 2015
Population
378,792

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.

Lehigh County housing market

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

Home prices, past year
+5.5%
July 2026 vs a year earlier · +42.5% over 5 years
Home purchase loans, 2025
3,681
-5.3% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025
$338,521
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025
15.1%
955 FHA · 220 VA of 7,764 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025
2,310
1,207 rate-and-term · 1,103 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months
734
+2.7% vs the year before · 40 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

Lehigh County municipalities and areas

Allentown is the Lehigh County seat. Lehigh Valley buyers frequently compare homes here against Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey — we are licensed in both states.

AllentownEmmausWhitehallMacungieCoopersburgFogelsvilleCatasauqua

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

03Local considerations

Lehigh County home-buying considerations

City housing stock and mixed-use blocks

Row homes, converted buildings, and houses sharing a wall or sitting above a storefront are all financeable, but the details matter: mixed commercial use, unpermitted conversions, and party-wall conditions each affect which lender and program fit the file. Sorting that out early keeps the appraisal from becoming the surprise.

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.

Commuters and cross-border comparisons

Lehigh 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 Pennsylvania property and an out-of-state one can be reviewed side by side instead of starting over with a second broker.

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.

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.

04How the financing works

Financing a Lehigh County home, step by step

Pennsylvania transfer tax and closing costs

Pennsylvania charges a state realty transfer tax, and most municipalities and school districts add a local share; who pays which portion is negotiated in the agreement of sale and varies by area. County property taxes, municipal taxes and school district taxes are billed separately and on different calendars, which matters for how an escrow account is set up at closing. All amounts come from the taxing bodies and the title agent, and appear on the lender's Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.

Homestead and assessment questions

Pennsylvania counties assess property on their own schedules, and a recent countywide reassessment can change a tax figure significantly from what a listing shows. Homestead and farmstead exclusions are applied by the county on approved applications. We work from the county's current record and treat any pre-closing tax number as an estimate.

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 Lehigh County

Lehigh 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

Lehigh County mortgage questions

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Lehigh County, PA?

The 2026 FHFA one-unit conforming loan limit in Lehigh 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 Lehigh County, PA property?

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

Does Ai Remco have an office in Lehigh County?

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

What does a mortgage broker do differently than a bank in Lehigh 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 a broker help with a Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh County towns does Ai Remco work in?

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

Do property taxes in Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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.