2026 FHA (Government Loans) Limits for Helena, Shelby County, Alabama

In 2026, the FHA loan limits for Helena county in Shelby, AL are set at $472,030 for a single-family home, $604,400 for two-unit properties, $730,525 for three units, and $907,900 for four units.

The maximum loan amount for conventional loans is $726,200 for a single-family home, $929,850 for two units, $1,123,900 for three units, and $1,396,800 for four units.

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The Loan Limits Comparison Table for 2026 in Helena county of Shelby, AL provides a comparative look at maximum loan amounts for FHA, Conventional Conforming, Jumbo, USDA, VA, Non-QM, Super Jumbo, Reverse Mortgage (HECM), and hard money loans. Use the Lendersa® Super Loan Integrated Qualifier (SLIQ™) for evaluating qualification aspects such as income, reserves, and credit requirements.

Loan limits Helena county of Shelby, AL

SFR 2 Units 3 Units 4 Units
FHA $472,030 $604,400 $730,525 $907,900
Conventional Conforming $548,250 $702,000 $848,500 $1,054,500
Convetional High Balance $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
USDA $336,500 $336,500 $336,500 $336,500
VA $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
None-Qm $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
None- QM- Super Jumo $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Reverse Mortgage (HECM) $822,375 $822,375 $822,375 $822,375
Proprietary Reverse Mortgage (Non-FHA) $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Hard Money $90,000,000 $90,000,000 $90,000,000 $90,000,000


Helena FHA Lenders

  • Elite Mortgage Partners
  • 2367 Lakeside Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35244
  • Lends in Alabama
  • Elite Mortgage Partners is here to provide you with an industry leading mortgage experience while offering the comfort of doing business with a local, Alabama based, company. With 36 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Callie Hill and Nina Noble know what it takes to make sure your loan is done fast, easy and right.

  • Mortgage Linc LLC
  • 2131 Data Office Drive, Suite 250, Birmingham, AL, 35244
  • Lends in Alabama
  • Mortgage Linc LLC founder of the Mike Giles from Birmigham, Alabama is Alabama's number one Reverse Mortgage Specialist. Mike will guide you step by step to help you fully understand the Reverse Mortgage process. Mike Giles has years of experience and has helped hundreds of people, like you, get control of thier financial future.

  • Nu Source Lending Mortgage Corporation
  • 2080 Valleydale Rd, Suite 12, Birmingham, AL, 35244
  • Lends in Alabama
  • Nu Source Lending has been in business since 2007. We take pride in providing consumers with options. Every consumer situation is different; at Nu Source we make sure those differences equal opportunity and success. Our staff is dedicated to getting the consumer on the right path

  • Avadian Credit Union
  • 1 Riverchase Pkwy S, Birmingham, AL, 35244
  • Lends in Alabama
  • "Avadian is the only financial service provider that will go out of its way every day to value you as a person, to make you feel delight and to improve your life.

    To fulfill our mission statement, we strive to:

    Create unique experiences for our members by providing a family atmosphere, caring staff, affordable prices and innovative"

  • CLASSIC HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
  • 1904 Indian Lake Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35244
  • Lends in Alabama
  • Classic Home Mortgage was established in 2009. The owners had a vision of simplifying the mortgage process and putting the customers first. Erin Tatum, now sole owner) had worked at several other mortgage companies and saw the flaws in their systems and saw the lack of communication and service to the customers.

  • Mortgage Funding, LLC
  • 2171 Clearbrook Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35226
  • Lends in Alabama
  • At NMI Mortgage Funding, LLC, we treat each customer as an individual, not a number. We don't place you into a loan profile formula created by the banking industry. We use "common sense" and will help you obtain the best loan possible. We represent a wide range of "A" rated lenders with first quality rates to private "hardship" lenders.

  • Liberty Mortgage Corporation
  • 200 Williamsburg Office Park, Birmingham, AL, 35216
  • Lends in Alabama
  • At Liberty Mortgage Corporation, we have developed long-term working relationships with realtors, builders, attorneys, accountants, appraisers, financial planners, commercial bankers and other professionals that make up the mortgage industry. We receive many referrals from these industry professionals,

  • Method Mortgage, LLC
  • 601 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL, 35216
  • Lends in Alabama
  • Method Mortgage, formerly Principal Mortgage, was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in January 2007. Our work is dedicated to helping people achieve the dream of living in a home that they love and can afford. Whether you are purchasing or refinancing, we know mortgages are an important part of that process.

  • ServisFirst Bank
  • 2500 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham, AL, 35209
  • Lends in Alabama
  • ServisFirst Bank is a full service commercial Bank focused on commercial Banking, correspondent Banking, cash management, private Banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service. The Bank offers sophisticated cash management products.

  • Today's Financing
  • 85 Bagby Drive, Suite 337, Birmingham, AL, 35209
  • Lends in Alabama
  • Our mission is to serve our customers with honesty, integrity and competence. Our goal is to provide home loans to our clients while providing them with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible. Furthermore, we pledge to help borrowers overcome roadblocks that can arise while securing a loan.