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FHA Loan Limits in San Diego County: What Changed for 2026

FHA loan limits reset every year, and 2026 is no exception. The Federal Housing Administration published its new limits in Mortgagee Letter 2025-23 on December 11, 2025, and they apply to FHA case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2026. The part most buyers get wrong is not the

California Conventional Loan Limits 2026: What San Diego Buyers Need to Know

The Federal Housing Finance Agency sets a new conforming loan limit every year, and the number that applies to a San Diego County purchase is different from the national figure and different again from the figure in Los Angeles. For 2026, the conforming loan limit in San Diego County is $1,104,000 for

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Discounted vs. Undiscounted Cash Flow: Key Differences Explained

A fundamental concept in investments is the time value of money—the idea that there is a greater benefit to receiving a sum of money now rather than an identical sum later. It also takes into account the reduction in the real value of funds from the effects of inflation. There

DSCR Loans for Short-Term Rental Investors in California’s Coastal Markets

A DSCR loan is underwritten primarily on the property’s cash flow rather than on the borrower’s personal income documentation. That makes it a common tool for investors buying rental property, including short-term rentals along the California coast. Coastal short-term rentals add a second layer that inland rentals do not have.

VA Loans for Veterans in San Diego: Using Your Benefits Near Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton

San Diego County holds one of the largest concentrations of military and veteran households in the country. Naval Base San Diego anchors the southern end of the county, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton sits at the northern end, and Naval Base Coronado, Naval Base Point Loma, and Marine Corps Recruit