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Conventional Loans in Virginia Beach, VA

Flexible terms and no upfront mortgage insurance for strong buyers.

Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving Virginia Beach and all of Virginia Beach City County.

5.0 · 37 reviews·30 years' experience·NMLS #76185

Virginia Beach at a glance

Median home price (Virginia Beach)
$415,000 · +5.1% YoY
Conforming limit (Virginia Beach City County)
$832,750
Property tax (effective)
~0.72%

Virginia's largest city and a top VA-loan market nationally — surrounded by NAS Oceana, JEB Little Creek and a short drive to Naval Station Norfolk. Deep active-duty + veteran base; heavy PCS in/out. FHA 1-unit limit $757,850 (above floor). Lead with VA purchase, VA IRRRL refi, and first-time-buyer + Virginia Housing DPA.

Serving Virginia Beach neighborhoods including Kempsville, Great Neck, Hilltop, Sandbridge, Red Mill, Town Center.

Why a conventional loan in Virginia Beach?

Buyers with solid credit who want flexible terms and to drop PMI at 20% equity.

  • As little as 3% down (HomeReady / Home Possible)
  • PMI automatically drops at 20% equity — unlike FHA
  • Fixed or adjustable-rate options
Down payment help in Virginia

Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grant2% of purchase price (with a Virginia Housing Conventional first mortgage) or 2.5% (with a Virginia Housing FHA first mortgage). Qualified first-time homebuyer (no ownership in past 3 years) OR repeat buyer purchasing in an Area of Economic Opportunity; must use an eligible Virginia Housing bond first mortgage (Conventional or FHA); household income within Virginia Housing DPA income limits; within sales-price/loan limits; minimum 600 credit score; borrower brings at least 1% of purchase price from own funds/eligible gift. Cannot be combined with the Plus Second Mortgage or Closing Cost Assistance Grant.

Conventional Loans FAQ

Conventional vs. FHA — which is better?
It comes down to credit, down payment, and how long you'll keep PMI. I'll compare the true lifetime cost of both for your scenario.
Jodie Barber, mortgage broker
Jodie Barber
Senior Mortgage Planning Specialist · NMLS #76185

“Homeownership is a partnership.” Let's talk about your conventional loan in Virginia Beach. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.