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Pasco County, Florida

Mortgage Broker in Pasco County, FL

NMLS #2560393Licensed mortgage broker in Florida

The northern Tampa Bay area — wholesale-channel financing matched to how Pasco County homes actually sell, from a licensed Florida broker.

01Financing homes in Pasco County

What matters when you finance a Pasco County home

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

Pasco County is where much of Tampa's growth has gone — Wesley Chapel and Land O' Lakes master-planned communities, older coastal neighborhoods around New Port Richey and Hudson, and manufactured-home communities near Zephyrhills. CDD fees and coastal flood zones both matter.

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 Pasco County office. We work from Tewksbury, New Jersey, are licensed as a mortgage broker in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, and handle Pasco 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 Pasco County files land in one of a few programs: Conventional loans in Pasco County, FHA loans in Pasco County and VA loans in Pasco 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.

Pasco 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
12101 (CBSA 45300)
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.

Pasco County, FL at a glance

Median home value
$300,900
Median property tax paid
$2,206/yr
About 0.73% of the median home value
Home price change
+69.1% over 5 years
Median household income
$70,492
Homeowners
76%
178,821 of 236,163 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built
1992
Homes in a high-risk flood zone
15.5%
35,604 of 229,196 homes
Flood insurance policies
23,604
6,860 flood claims since 2015
Population
611,444

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.

Pasco County housing market

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

Home prices, past year
+1.5%
July 2026 vs a year earlier · +27.6% over 5 years
Home purchase loans, 2025
12,079
-8.7% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025
$335,826
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025
34.7%
4,486 FHA · 2,055 VA of 18,858 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025
3,906
1,914 rate-and-term · 1,992 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months
8,561
+17.2% vs the year before · 763 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

Pasco County municipalities and areas

Dade City is the Pasco County seat. We work with borrowers throughout the county, including areas not listed here.

Dade CityNew Port RicheyWesley ChapelLand O' LakesZephyrhillsHudsonTrinity

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

03Local considerations

Pasco County home-buying considerations

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.

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.

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.

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.

Retirement income and age-restricted communities

Retirement, Social Security, pension and investment income all qualify, but each is documented its own way, and some sources are treated differently across programs. Age-restricted and active-adult communities add association review to the file. Assembling the income documentation up front is usually what keeps these files simple.

04How the financing works

Financing a Pasco 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 Pasco County

Pasco 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

Pasco County mortgage questions

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

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

Does Ai Remco have an office in Pasco County?

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

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

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

Do property taxes in Pasco 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 Pasco 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.