2026 Loan Limits in Marathon, Monroe County
Marathon is in Monroe County, one of Florida's high-cost areas, where both the high-balance conforming and FHA limits reach $986,300 in 2026. Loans up to $986,300 are still Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac eligible — but at high-balance pricing, which carries a small rate premium over the $832,750 standard conforming baseline. Any loan above $986,300 is jumbo and requires portfolio or non-agency financing. DSCR investors targeting Marathon short-term rentals should confirm permit availability before closing — the city regulates STR licensing, and rental income projections depend on an active, transferable permit.
Loan Programs Available
Conventional
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing up to $986,300 in Monroe County — primary, second home, and investment.
FHA
3.5% down, flexible credit, no income cap. Marathon's 2026 FHA ceiling: $986,300.
DSCR
Investment property financing that qualifies on rental income — no personal income documentation required. Common in Marathon for regulated short-term rentals and long-term rentals.
Jumbo & Non-QM
For loans above the conforming ceiling, bank statement, P&L, asset depletion, and foreign national programs are available.
Local Market Notes
Monroe County; mid-Keys; more affordable than Key West; STR and primary market.