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Gaston County

Clear, current 2026 mortgage and refinance loan limits for homeowners in Gaston County, North Carolina. 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

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

About Gaston

A local view of the market.

In Gaston County, North Carolina, the real estate market has shown stability with the median listing home price in October 2024 at approximately $329,900, remaining flat year-over-year. The median price per square foot is around $194, indicating a steady market environment. The top cities in Gaston County include Gastonia, with a population of about 80,528, making it the largest city and county seat. Other notable cities are Mount Holly, with a population of approximately 17,763, and Belmont, which has around 15,053 residents. Living in Gaston County offers a mix of rural and suburban lifestyles, with a strong presence of agriculture and suburban developments. The county is known for its historical textile industry, but today it also benefits from proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan area, attracting residents seeking a balance between rural charm and suburban convenience. Migration patterns show people moving to Gaston County for its affordable living and access to urban amenities.

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 areaCharlotte-Concord-GastoniaMapped market area
Area code16740CBSA / MSA reference
Featured communityGastoniaFrom the county record
Data year2026Aligned with this limit record
Gastonia
Top cities & communities

Communities to explore.

Gastonia
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