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St. Johns County, Florida

Mortgage Broker in St. Johns County, FL

NMLS #2560393Licensed mortgage broker in Florida

Northeast Florida's Atlantic coast — wholesale-channel financing matched to how St. Johns County homes actually sell, from a licensed Florida broker.

01Financing homes in St. Johns County

What matters when you finance a St. Johns County home

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

St. Johns County combines St. Augustine's historic core, Ponte Vedra's higher-priced coastal market, and Nocatee's large master-planned growth. Strong school demand keeps prices firm, and CDD fees, association dues and coastal insurance are standard considerations.

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

St. Johns 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
12109 (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.

St. Johns County, FL at a glance

Median home value
$489,200
Median property tax paid
$3,721/yr
About 0.76% of the median home value
Home price change
+1.8% in 2025
+60.5% over 5 years (2020-2025)
Median household income
$109,839
Homeowners
82%
95,222 of 115,794 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built
2004
Homes in a high-risk flood zone
2.9%
2,783 of 96,803 homes
Flood insurance policies
22,491
6,385 flood claims since 2015
Population
306,934

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.

St. Johns 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
7,027
-2.0% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025
$460,611
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025
25.6%
1,438 FHA · 1,410 VA of 11,129 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025
2,373
1,066 rate-and-term · 1,307 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months
3,437
-37.3% vs the year before · 338 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

St. Johns County municipalities and areas

St. Augustine is the St. Johns County seat. We work with borrowers throughout the county, including areas not listed here.

St. AugustinePonte Vedra BeachNocateeWorld Golf VillageHastingsVilano Beach

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

03Local considerations

St. Johns County home-buying considerations

Loan amounts above the conforming limit

Where prices run higher, plenty of purchases land above the conforming loan limit and become jumbo files. Conforming limits are set annually by county, and jumbo underwriting is its own conversation — documentation, reserves and appraisal expectations differ from conforming loans.

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.

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.

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.

04How the financing works

Financing a St. Johns 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 St. Johns County

St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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

    Prices in parts of St. Johns County put plenty of purchases above the conforming 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

St. Johns County mortgage questions

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in St. Johns County, FL?

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

Does Ai Remco have an office in St. Johns County?

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

What does a mortgage broker do differently than a bank in St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 St. Johns County, including municipalities not listed on this page. Files are handled remotely from Tewksbury, New Jersey — there is no St. Johns County branch office.

Do property taxes in St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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.