NY mortgage rates

Erie County

Clear, current 2026 mortgage and refinance loan limits for homeowners in Erie County, New York. Use the verified baseline numbers below to calculate your refinance payment, evaluate your home equity, and monitor when rate alerts make refinancing advantageous.

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2026 limits

2026 Mortgage Loan Limits

Erie County

Conforming Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$832,750
2 units$1,066,250
3 units$1,288,800
4 units$1,601,750

FHA Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$541,287
2 units$693,050
3 units$837,700
4 units$1,041,125

Source: Official Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and HUD loan limit schedules. Conforming data represents conventional maximums. Last synchronized: 2026 update cycle.

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Refinance Payment Estimate

Estimate Your Refinance in Erie County

Use your current mortgage details to estimate a new refinance payment and potential monthly savings.

Estimated New Monthly Payment$2,528Principal & interest only
Home value − mortgage balance
Mortgage balance ÷ home value
Added to the proposed new loan
Proposed New Loan Amount$400,000
Estimated New Payment$2,528
Estimated Monthly SavingsAdd current rate

Estimates include principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance, closing costs, and mortgage insurance are not included.

About Erie

A local view of the market.

In Erie County, New York, the real estate market has shown a positive trend, with the average home value reaching $273,479, marking a 6.0% increase over the past year. This growth reflects a robust demand for housing in the region, with properties typically going to pending status in about 11 days. The county's most populous city is Buffalo, with a population of approximately 273,720, followed by Amherst with 131,279 residents. Cheektowaga and Tonawanda also rank among the top cities, with populations of 87,894 and 70,927, respectively. Erie County offers a mix of suburban and rural living, with areas like Orchard Park providing sprawling farms and green spaces. The county's economy is diverse, with key industries including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Migration patterns suggest that people are drawn to Erie County for its affordable housing and quality of life, balancing suburban convenience with rural charm.

County snapshot

Market context.

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Public location data associated with this county record. Optional fields are shown only when present in the source.

Market areaBuffalo-CheektowagaMapped market area
Area code15380CBSA / MSA reference
Featured communityBuffaloFrom the county record
Data year2026Aligned with this limit record
Buffalo
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