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USVI FHA LoansBuy Your Island Home with Only 3.5% Down

Buy your island home with only 3.5% down. Flexible low down payment options for primary homeowners.

The Virgin Bay Advantage

Keep More Cash in Your Pocket

Perfect for buyers who have less than a 20% down payment but don't qualify for a USDA loan. FHA loans require lower down payments and are more forgiving with credit scores.

Because standard conventional loans in the Virgin Islands typically require a 20% down payment, FHA loans are a powerful tool for buyers who want to keep more cash in their pockets. FHA loans do come with strict property condition guidelines, however, as an approved Ginnie Mae Issuer (the government agency that backs FHA loans), we have the underwriting expertise to know exactly how to navigate the FHA process – helping to avoid any unforeseen delays in the lending process.

  • Local Expertise

    Deep roots in the USVI market and an understanding of island properties.

  • In-House Underwriting

    Every step under one roof for faster approvals and fewer delays.

  • Local Loan Servicing

    We keep servicing your loan after closing, so you always deal with us.

How FHA Loans Work in the USVI

Backed by the Federal Housing Administration, these loans are designed to make homeownership more accessible.
  • Low Down Payment

    Purchase your home with as little as 3.5% down.
  • Flexible Credit Qualifications

    FHA guidelines are more forgiving when it comes to credit scores and past financial hurdles compared to conventional loans.
  • Keep Your Data Local

    When you close your FHA loan with Virgin Bay, we service it locally. We will never sell your sensitive financial data to a mainland mega-bank.

Eligible Property Types

  • Primary Residences only
  • Single-Family Homes
  • 2-4 Unit Multi-Family Homes (Live in one unit and rent the others!)
  • Note: Condos must be on the FHA-approved list. Check our USVI Condo Portal for details.

FHA Loan Limits in the USVI

Loan limits differ from stateside loan limits due to the high cost of housing in the USVI. These limits increase each year. See the chart below for the latest FHA loan limits by island.
Island1 Unit2 Unit3 Unit4 Unit
St. Croix$541,287$693,050$837,700$1,041,125
St. John$1,121,250$1,435,400$1,735,100$2,156,300
St. Thomas$677,350$867,150$1,048,150$1,302,600

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