Conventional financing in Salida works within Chaffee County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750. For first-time buyers, Fannie Mae's HomeReady and Freddie Mac's Home Possible programs allow 3% down ($17,800 on Salida's $595,000 median). Repeat buyers can put 5% down ($29,800), and PMI drops off automatically once you reach 20% equity — no refinance required.
With 20% down ($119,000), conventional financing carries no PMI and typically offers the lowest available rate for a Salida purchase. At 10% down, PMI runs approximately $270/month and is eliminated when your loan balance drops below 80% of the original purchase price. At 5% down, PMI is approximately $420/month.
Colorado's CHFA (Colorado Housing Finance Authority) offers down payment assistance statewide. Ask us whether the CHFA SmartStep or Preferred programs apply to your purchase.
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