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Bowman County, ND loan limits (2026)

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The 2026 conforming loan limit in Bowman County, ND is $832,750 for a single-family home; the FHA limit is $541,287. With 3.5% down, that FHA limit supports a purchase price up to about $560,000. Loans above $832,750 are jumbo loans with stricter requirements. Limits come from FHFA and HUD.

By Purchase Mortgage Loan Editorial Team Checked against official sources per our editorial standardsData last updated

Bowman County uses the national baseline conforming limit of $832,750, which covers the vast majority of homes here. The Census Bureau puts the median owner-occupied home value at $176,400, comfortably below the FHA limit, so FHA financing fits most local listings. Limits apply to the county where the home is located, not where you live now.

What are the 2026 loan limits for 1–4 unit homes in Bowman County?

PropertyConforming (FHFA)FHA (HUD)
1 unit$832,750$541,287
2 units$1,066,250$693,050
3 units$1,288,800$837,700
4 units$1,601,750$1,041,125

What do these limits mean for buyers?

  • FHA: HUD will insure a base loan up to $541,287 here, so with 3.5% down the most you can pay is about $560,000. Above that, you'd need a larger down payment.
  • Conventional: loans up to $832,750 get standard Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac pricing with as little as 3% down for eligible buyers.
  • Jumbo: a loan above $832,750 is a jumbo loan — usually 700+ credit and 10%–20% down. With 20% down, that starts at roughly $1,040,000.
  • Metro area: HUD sets FHA limits for Bowman County as part of the NON-METRO area.

Nearby counties

Slope County — FHA $541,287Adams County — FHA $541,287Hettinger County — FHA $541,287Golden Valley County — FHA $541,287Billings County — FHA $541,287Stark County — FHA $541,287Grant County — FHA $541,287Dunn County — FHA $541,287

Frequently asked questions

$541,287 for a single-family home, per HUD's 2026 FHA forward mortgage limits.

$832,750 for a one-unit property, per FHFA.

When your loan amount exceeds $832,750. With 20% down, that's a purchase price above about $1,040,000.

With the minimum 3.5% down, about $560,000. A bigger down payment lets you buy above that.

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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