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Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Mortgage Broker in Northumberland County, PA

NMLS #2560393Licensed mortgage broker in Pennsylvania

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

01Financing homes in Northumberland County

What matters when you finance a Northumberland County home

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

Northumberland County sits where the Susquehanna's branches meet, with Sunbury and Milton along the river and former anthracite communities like Shamokin inland. Housing is among the least expensive in the state and heavily pre-1940.

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

Northumberland 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
42097 (CBSA 44980)
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.

Northumberland County, PA at a glance

Median home value
$162,400
Median property tax paid
$1,794/yr
About 1.10% of the median home value
Home price change
+5.3% in 2025
+46.0% over 5 years (2020-2025)
Median household income
$60,583
Homeowners
75%
28,594 of 37,886 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built
1954
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
4.8%
1,692 of 35,495 homes
Flood insurance policies
365
20 flood claims since 2015
Population
90,560

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.

Northumberland County housing market

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

Home prices, past year
+5.1%
July 2026 vs a year earlier · +34.9% over 5 years
Home purchase loans, 2025
656
+1.1% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025
$173,506
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025
17.4%
173 FHA · 76 VA of 1,429 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025
363
211 rate-and-term · 152 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months
41
-33.9% vs the year before · 3 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

Northumberland County municipalities and areas

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

SunburyShamokinMiltonNorthumberlandCoal TownshipWatsontown

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

03Local considerations

Northumberland County home-buying considerations

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manufactured and modular homes

Manufactured homes are financeable, but the rules are specific: permanent foundation, HUD certification and data-plate documentation, land ownership versus a leased lot, and program-by-program age limits. Modular homes built to state code are usually treated like site-built houses. Confirming which category a home falls into determines the program.

04How the financing works

Financing a Northumberland 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 Northumberland County

Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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.

06Questions borrowers ask

Northumberland County mortgage questions

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

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

Does Ai Remco have an office in Northumberland County?

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

What does a mortgage broker do differently than a bank in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 Pennsylvania — an affiliated business arrangement disclosed to you in writing.

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

Do property taxes in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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.