FHA Loans
Down payments from 3.5% and more flexible credit guidelines. Maricopa County's 2026 FHA limit is $557,750 for a single-family home.
Home / Phoenix Mortgages
Phoenix, Arizona
Buying your first home in the Valley, moving up, or refinancing the home you have, we compare loans from multiple lenders and walk you through every step. Family-owned since 2005.
Local Lending
Phoenix is the largest housing market in Arizona, and no two buyers here need the same loan. A first condo near downtown, a family home in North Phoenix or Ahwatukee, or a rental on the west side each calls for a different program and a different plan.
As a mortgage broker, Marketline compares programs and pricing from several lenders instead of offering one bank's products. Our office sits just off Scottsdale Road in the 85254 zip code, close to the agents, title companies, and appraisers who work your side of town.
Loan Programs
Down payments from 3.5% and more flexible credit guidelines. Maricopa County's 2026 FHA limit is $557,750 for a single-family home.
As little as 3% down for qualifying first-time buyers, with mortgage insurance that can come off as you build equity.
No down payment for eligible veterans and service members, and no county loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement.
Lower your rate, shorten your term, or take cash out for a pool, a remodel, or paying down debt.
Phoenix rentals qualified on the property's rent instead of your tax returns.
Options for borrowers whose tax returns don't tell the whole story of their income.
Know Before You Buy
Many Phoenix homes have rooftop solar. Owned panels are simple. Leased panels and power purchase agreements have to be reviewed and transferred, so we start that paperwork early.
Most newer Valley neighborhoods have an HOA. Dues count in your qualifying payment, and condo buildings may need a project review before a lender approves the loan.
Maricopa County property taxes are paid in two halves, due October 1 and March 1. Your closing date sets how much goes into your escrow account at closing.
Appraisers note a pool's condition, and FHA and VA loans require any safety hazards to be fixed before closing.
Questions
It depends on the loan. FHA loans start at 3.5% down with a credit score of 580 or higher, conventional loans can go as low as 3% for qualifying first-time buyers, and VA loans can require nothing down for eligible veterans. You'll also need funds for closing costs, which a seller can sometimes help pay.
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, where the 2026 conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $832,750 and the FHA limit is $557,750. Loans above $832,750 are jumbo loans, which we also offer.
A bank can only offer its own loans. A broker compares programs and pricing from several lenders and matches you with the one that fits. You still work with one person, Taum, from application to closing.
Many purchase loans close in about 30 days, and some close faster. We set the timeline with you and your agent at the start and keep everyone updated until closing.
Free consultation, no pressure. Office 480-967-TAUM (8286) · Cell 480-797-4898
More Areas We Serve
Jumbo loans, second homes, condos, and investment properties, from an office right on Scottsdale Road.
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