Austin, TX

Home Loans for Austin Buyers & Investors

Tech workers, investors, and move-up buyers — Austin's complex market needs a loan officer who gets it.

Austin is a different kind of market. Home prices are higher, income sources are more complex (RSUs, equity, contractor income), and investors are buying Airbnbs and long-term rentals at scale. I work with Austin buyers who need jumbo loans over the conforming limit, tech employees with restricted stock units that need to be counted correctly, and investors using DSCR loans to buy rental properties without showing personal income. I also work with the everyday Austin family who just needs a solid conventional loan at a competitive rate.

$549,000
Median Home Price
Travis County, 2024
~2.2%
Property Tax Rate
Travis County average
$806,500
Conforming Loan Limit
2025 — above this is jumbo
150,000+
Tech Employment
Metro area tech workers
Top 5 US metro
Population Growth
Still one of fastest-growing cities
Local Market Insight

What Makes Austin Different

Austin's market has cooled from the 2021–2022 frenzy but prices remain elevated — median home prices hover around $550,000 in Travis County. That pushes many buyers into jumbo territory (over $806,500 in 2025). Williamson County (Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown) offers better value with prices in the $400K–$500K range. Travis County property taxes average 2.2%, which on a $550K home is $1,007/month in tax alone. DSCR investors need to model Texas property tax carefully — it kills cash flow projections that assume lower-tax markets.

Property Tax Note

Travis County property taxes average around 2.2% of assessed value — but on Austin home prices, that hits hard. A $549,000 home carries roughly $12,078/year in property tax, or $1,007/month. Suburban buyers in Williamson or Hays County see slightly lower rates. I model this into every pre-approval so you're not shocked at closing.

Who Buys Here

Tech employees at Dell/Apple/Tesla/Oracle, out-of-state relocators, real estate investors buying Airbnbs, move-up buyers from starter homes, high-income professionals with complex income

Property Types

  • Single-family homes (high demand, limited inventory downtown)
  • Condos and high-rises (Downtown, SoCo, East Austin)
  • New construction (Cedar Park, Leander, Kyle, Buda)
  • Tear-down/rebuild lots (East Austin gentrification)
  • Short-term rentals (Airbnb in East Austin, Wimberley)
  • Long-term rental investment properties
  • Acreage/Hill Country estates (Dripping Springs, Wimberley)
  • Jumbo luxury homes (Westlake, Barton Hills, Rollingwood)

Loan Programs for Austin Buyers

Each program has specific advantages in the Austin market. Here's a quick overview — click any to see the full Austin-specific page.

3.5% Down

FHA Loans

Austin prices are high — but FHA with down payment assistance is still your fastest path to owning.

If you're a first-time buyer in Austin priced out of Travis County, look seriously at Pflugerville, ...
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0% Down

VA Loans

Austin prices are high — VA with zero down and no PMI is how veterans stay in the game.

Austin is appreciating market — even at today's prices, VA buyers who purchased in 2020–2021 have si...
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As Low as 3% Down

Conventional Loans

From 3% down starter loans to move-up jumbo-adjacent financing — conventional covers Austin's range.

If you bought in Austin pre-2022 and have significant equity, consider a conventional refinance cash...
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No Personal Income Required

DSCR Loans

Airbnb, long-term rental, multifamily — grow your Austin portfolio without showing personal income.

East Austin STR properties in the 78702 and 78721 zip codes have some of the highest nightly rates i...
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No Tax Returns

Bank Statement Loans

Tech consultant, startup founder, freelancer — your bank deposits are your income story.

Austin founders and consultants often have lumpy income — big months mixed with slower ones. I prese...
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Above Conforming Limits

Jumbo Loans

Austin's luxury market starts above $800K — expert jumbo financing for serious buyers.

Austin tech executives who receive significant equity compensation should understand that jumbo lend...
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ITIN Accepted

Non-QM Loans

Complex income, alternative documentation, or non-traditional situation — there's a loan for you.

Austin tech founders should explore asset depletion programs as an alternative to bank statement loa...
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"I'm a software engineer at a tech company and most of my compensation is RSUs. Most lenders had no idea how to count that income. Rodolfo knew exactly what to do — he properly documented my stock comp and we got approved for the jumbo loan I needed. Closed on my dream home in Westlake. Couldn't have done it without him."
David K. · Cedar Park · Jumbo Loan — RSU Income

Communities We Serve in Austin

Active buying in all zip codes throughout the Austin metro area.

Downtown Austin East Austin South Congress (SoCo) Barton Hills Westlake Hills Tarrytown Clarksville Hyde Park Mueller North Loop Cedar Park Leander Round Rock Georgetown Pflugerville Kyle Buda Wimberley Dripping Springs Bee Cave Lakeway Steiner Ranch Rollingwood
Rodolfo Toscano | NMLS #2248652 | The Big Mortgage | Licensed in Texas (TXSML) | Equal Housing Lender | This is not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to credit approval and property qualification.

Ready to Buy in Austin?

I know the Austin market inside and out. Free consultation — I'll tell you exactly what you qualify for and what your real monthly payment will be.

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