FHA Loan Limits for Ames, Story County, IA in 2023

In 2025, FHA loan limit in Ames county of Story, Iowa is $472,030 for a single-family home, $604,400 for 2-units, $730,525 for 3-units, and $907,900 for 4-units.

The maximum loan amount of conventional loans on a single-family residence is $726,200, $929,850 for 2-units, $1,123,900 for 3-units, and $1,396,800 for 4-units.

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Loan Limits Comparison Table for 2025 in Ames county of Story, Iowa compare FHA, Conventional Conforming, Jumbo, USDA, VA, None-QM, Super Jumbo, Reverse Mortgage (HECM), and hard money maximum loan amounts. To compare qualification requirements such as Income, reserves, and credit, use Lendersa® Super Loan Integrated Qualifier (SLIQ™)

Loan limits Ames county of Story, IA

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


  • Mortgage Producers
  • 2755 106th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • With over 20 years of helping Iowans find home loans with low interest rates under our belts, our role in your home buying experience is much more than simply finding you the right mortgage. We’re here to help you explore your options, understand each thoroughly, and choose the best option for your future.
  • Omaha FHA Mortgage Lender
  • 2753 99th St, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • FHA mortgage loans are an attractive mortgage solution for a purchase or refinance because today's FHA mortgage rates are near historic lows. The guidelines are also flexible allowing more people to qualify. Whether you have had credit issues in the past or are simply looking to limit your down payment to 3.5%,
  • HALO Capital
  • 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 274, Des Moines, IA, 50310
  • Halo Capital specializes in financing for real estate in the Des Moines, IA area. Licensed, bonded, and trained in many facets of real estate lending, the professionals at Halo Capital can help you obtain a mortgage in Iowa. In addition, our firm invests in the local marketplace as well as takes great pride in educating consumers and investors.
  • Legacy Bank.
  • 502 8th St. SW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • At Legacy Bank, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and quality financial products at competitive rates. Legacy Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank. We have been serving the area since 1904. We promote growth and development around central Iowa and look to foster success for all of our customers.
  • Des Moines Metro Credit Union
  • 100 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314
  • Des Moines Metro Credit Union was established in 1938 to serve the employees of the city of Des Moines. Throughout the years, we have grown to serve other large and small employer groups, such as Unity Point, DART, and Warren County. In 1997, we became a community credit union, which allows us to serve those who live and work in Polk County.
  • First Rate Mortgage LLC
  • 1350 Hannah Lane, Waukee, IA, 50263
  • First Rate Mortgage was established in 1998 by Angela Swank (Frost). We are locally owned and operated and licensed in the State of Iowa. Our customers are like family and we treat them that way.Our goals are to provide a high level of one on one service with our customer's and offer them the best rates available.
  • Gooi Mortgage, Inc
  • 400 Locust St, Suite 330, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • The Gooi Mortgage team has an extensive background in all functions of mortgage banking, including fulfillment and consulting services for lenders of all sizes. We deliver a seamless, end-to-end fulfillment solution for smaller lenders, creating the best mortgage loan experience possible.
  • Serve Credit Union
  • 423 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Serve Credit Union began serving Des Moines Police Officers in 1931 as the premier leader in financial services for law enforcement. Since inception, the credit union has expanded its field of membership to include first responders, government employees, school employees and their families
  • Midwest Heritage Bank
  • 3580 Ep True Pkwy West Des, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
  • At Midwest Heritage, a Hy-Vee company, is a full service financial center offering banking, investments and insurance. We believe that your time is important. That’s why we offer extended business hours, seven days a week at our six in-store Hy-Vee locations. We also offer two branch locations in West Des Moines and Chariton, Iowa.