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Alachua County Mortgage Broker

Home to the University of Florida in Gainesville, Alachua County blends a strong rental market with USDA-eligible rural towns.

Median home price
$320,000
Median rent
$1,500
Population
290,000+
Cities we serve
13
Local Lending

Financing a Home in Alachua County

Gainesville's University of Florida crowd keeps the rental and investor market busy, so DSCR loans are popular for buyers eyeing student housing. Out in Newberry, High Springs, and the smaller towns, USDA financing makes a zero-down purchase realistic.

With a median around $320,000, most Alachua Countypurchases are financed with FHA, VA, USDA or conventional loans, and higher-priced pockets move into jumbo territory. As a broker we compare those routes side by side rather than fitting you into one lender's box. Pick your city below for local detail, or call (561) 300-0380 to talk it through.

Cities

Where We Lend in Alachua County

Major markets

Gainesville
$310,000

Secondary markets

Alachua
$300,000
Newberry
$340,000

Smaller communities

Archer
$373,000
Earleton
$388,000
Evinston
$317,000
Hawthorne
$234,000
High Springs
$290,000
Island Grove
$317,000
La Crosse
$334,000
Lochloosa
$317,000
Micanopy
$345,000
Waldo
$211,000
Loan Programs

Programs by City in Alachua County

Program-specific pages for the Alachua County cities where we write the most volume.

FHA in GainesvilleVA in GainesvilleUSDA in Gainesville
Questions

Alachua County Mortgage FAQ

Who is the best mortgage broker in Alachua County?

Mortgage Capital is a licensed Florida mortgage broker (NMLS# 1859012) writing loans across Alachua County. As a broker rather than a single bank, we shop multiple lenders on every file, so you see real Alachua County pricing instead of one lender's rate sheet. Call (561) 300-0380 or apply online.

What is the median home price in Alachua County?

The median home price in Alachua County is around $320,000, and median rent runs about $1,500. That price point decides a lot: which loan programs fit, whether a purchase crosses the conforming loan limit, and how much cash you need at closing.

Which loan programs work best in Alachua County?

Gainesville's University of Florida crowd keeps the rental and investor market busy, so DSCR loans are popular for buyers eyeing student housing. Out in Newberry, High Springs, and the smaller towns, USDA financing makes a zero-down purchase realistic.

How fast can a loan close in Alachua County?

Most Alachua County loans close in 14 to 21 days, and pre-approval is usually back within 24 hours. The exact timeline depends on the program, the property, and the seller's schedule. A fully underwritten pre-approval is the single best way to keep a Alachua County closing on time.

Get Pre-Approved in Alachua County
5 minutes · No cost · Soft credit pull only
NMLS# 1859012 · Equal Housing Lender
Official resources

Verify the details for your own situation against these government and agency sources: CFPB Owning a Home guide and HUD homebuyer resources.

Alachua County Mortgage Questions

What buyers across Alachua County ask us most often.

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