Service Area · Clark County, WA
Mortgage Broker in Washougal, WA.
Washougal sits where the Washougal River meets the Columbia, at the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge. It balances small-town character with newer neighborhoods, and buyers here often compare homes across Camas, Vancouver, and East County markets before they settle.
As an independent broker with Barrett Financial Group, LLC, Jeff brings 22 years of mortgage experience and 170+ lenders to your file, compares programs from across the wholesale market, and explains every number in plain English.
Median sale price, 2025 market data
~$640K
NMLS #278947 · Licensed in OR & WA
Median Sale Price
~$640K
Median sale price, 2025 market data
County
Clark County
Clark County, WA
Schools
Washougal School District
Comparable shopping, one team
Because buyers cross town lines as they shop, Jeff makes pre-approval portable: your numbers work in Washougal, Camas, Vancouver, or anywhere else your search takes you. The same team, the same straight answers, no matter which listing wins.
Local Programs · Washington
WSHFC Home Advantage, in plain numbers.
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) Home Advantage program pairs a below-market 30-year fixed rate with down payment assistance, and it is available to buyers across Clark County.
Down payment assistance
3%, 4%, or 5% of the first mortgage as a 0% interest, deferred second loan. No payment is due until you sell, pay off, or refinance the first mortgage. A needs-based option offers up to $10,000 at 1% for buyers at or below 80% of area median income, and eligible veterans can get $10,000.
Below-market rate
Home Advantage offers a reduced rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage, available as conventional (Fannie Mae HFA Preferred or Freddie Mac HFA Advantage), FHA, VA, or USDA. The rate is set by WSHFC and moves with the market, so we check the current number when we build your file.
Income and eligibility
One statewide household income limit of $215,000 applies, regardless of family size or location, and you do not have to be a first-time buyer. Expect a minimum credit score around 620, a maximum 50% debt-to-income ratio, an owner-occupied home, and required homebuyer education.
Program details and current limits are published by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Jeff can tell you whether Home Advantage fits your file before you apply.
WSHFC Home Advantage2026 Loan Limits · Clark County
Clark County loan limits for 2026.
Loan limits set the maximum loan size a standard program will take in a county. They are reset each year by FHFA for conforming loans and by HUD for FHA, and the 2026 figures below apply to Clark County, WA.
Conforming · 2026
$832,750
The 2026 FHFA conforming limit for a one-unit home in Clark County. Loans at or below this size qualify for standard conventional pricing from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; anything larger is a jumbo loan.
FHA · 2026
$701,500
The 2026 FHA limit for a one-unit home in Clark County. FHA allows a 3.5% down payment with a 580 credit score, which makes this limit the practical ceiling for many first-time buyers.
Affordability FAQs · Washougal
Straight answers about buying in Washougal.
The questions buyers actually ask, with the numbers attached. If yours is not here, that is what the first call is for.
01 How much can I afford in Washougal, WA on a $150K income?
How much can I afford in Washougal, WA on a $150K income?
Roughly $545K to $705K at today's rates, assuming a 20% down payment and no other significant debt. That range uses a $150,000 household income, a 30-year fixed rate near 7.3% (the early October 2026 national average), property taxes of about 0.9% of the home value per year, homeowners insurance of about $100 a month, and a housing payment between 28% and 36% of gross income.
Compare that to Washougal's typical price around ~$640K, and you can see which side of the market that income supports today. A larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a lower rate moves the number quickly, which is why exact math matters.
This is an estimate to help you plan, not a quote. Jeff can run your exact income, debts, and credit through real programs and give you a number you can shop with.
Book a Call for Your Exact Numbers 02 What down payment assistance is available in Clark County?
What down payment assistance is available in Clark County?
WSHFC Home Advantage offers 3%, 4%, or 5% of the first mortgage as a 0% interest, deferred second loan, with a needs-based option up to $10,000 at 1% for buyers at or below 80% of area median income. Eligible veterans can get $10,000. The program also carries a below-market rate on the first mortgage, and the statewide income limit is $215,000.
03 What are the 2026 loan limits in Clark County?
What are the 2026 loan limits in Clark County?
The 2026 conforming limit for a one-unit home in Clark County is $832,750, and the 2026 FHA limit is $701,500. Loans above the conforming limit are jumbo and carry different pricing. Both limits are set annually by FHFA and HUD and can change each January.
04 Do I have to be a first-time buyer to qualify for assistance in WA?
Do I have to be a first-time buyer to qualify for assistance in WA?
No. WSHFC Home Advantage does not require first-time buyer status. The statewide income limit of $215,000 is the main gate, along with a credit score around 620 and a maximum 50% debt-to-income ratio.
05 What credit score do I need to buy a home in Washougal?
What credit score do I need to buy a home in Washougal?
For conventional loans, a credit score at 620 or above is preferred, but scores under 620 can be approved case by case. FHA allows 580 with 3.5% down, and VA and USDA do not set a minimum of their own. Your rate improves as your score rises, so Jeff reviews your actual credit profile before picking the program.
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