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Monterey County

Clear, current 2026 mortgage and refinance loan limits for homeowners in Monterey County, California. 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

Monterey County

Conforming Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$994,750
2 units$1,273,450
3 units$1,539,350
4 units$1,913,000

FHA Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$994,750
2 units$1,273,450
3 units$1,539,350
4 units$1,913,000

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 Monterey 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 Monterey

A local view of the market.

Monterey County, CA, has a competitive real estate market, with median home values around $1.2M in 2024. Its scenic coastal location makes it highly desirable for affluent buyers and retirees. Salinas, the largest city, has a population of about 163,000, while Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea are also notable cities. Monterey County offers a suburban-coastal lifestyle with an economy based on agriculture, tourism, and education. Known for its beautiful coastline, wineries, and historic sites, it attracts those seeking coastal living with easy access to outdoor activities and scenic landscapes.

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 areaSalinasMapped market area
Area code41500CBSA / MSA reference
Featured communitiesMonterey · Salinas · SoledadFrom the county record
Data year2026Aligned with this limit record
MontereySalinasSoledad
Top cities & communities

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Refinancing in Monterey County

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