AZ mortgage rates

Santa Cruz County

Clear, current 2026 mortgage and refinance loan limits for homeowners in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. 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

Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz

A local view of the market.

Santa Cruz County, AZ, has a steady real estate market, with median home values around $361,000 in 2024. The county’s affordability and proximity to the Mexican border make it a unique place to live. Nogales, the largest city, has a population of about 20,000 and serves as a major port of entry. Other towns, like Rio Rico, have smaller populations but are growing due to their suburban appeal. Santa Cruz County offers a rural-suburban feel, with a local economy based on trade, agriculture, and retail. Known for its multicultural heritage and scenic landscapes, the county attracts families, retirees, and those interested in binational culture and outdoor activities.

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 areaNogalesMapped market area
Area code35700CBSA / MSA reference
Featured communitiesSanta Cruz · WatsonvilleFrom the county record
Data year2026Aligned with this limit record
Santa CruzWatsonville
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Santa CruzWatsonville
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Refinancing in Santa Cruz County

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