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Business Line of Credit in Houston, TX
Houston is a city of 2.3 million people, and Custom Mortgage arranges Business Line of Credit loans there and elsewhere in Harris County, including The Heights and Montrose. Houston's median home value of $277,800 tracks the Harris County median of $276,600 closely (Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Harris County's 2026 conforming limit, $832,750, is 3.0 times that median, so loan size seldom binds.
The Houston median household income, $64,813, is 14% under the county's. Renters are the majority: just 42% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (55% countywide). The median home was built in 1982. For the renter majority, the benchmark is a median gross rent of $1,361 a month.
Business Line of Credit Highlights
- Flexible access to capital for managing day-to-day expenses and unexpected opportunities.
- Competitive interest rates, with competitive rates, to optimize your borrowing costs.
- Streamlined application and approval process for quick access to funds.
National Rate Index (Freddie Mac PMMS)
30-Year Fixed Rate
7.18%
as of 11/5/2026 · Freddie Mac PMMS · live · 2026-11-05
Est. Monthly Payment in Harris County
$1,678/mo
Based on $309,590 median · 20% down · P&I only
15-Year Fixed Rate
6.57%
as of 11/5/2026 · Freddie Mac PMMS · live · 2026-11-05
Est. Monthly Payment in Harris County
$2,167/mo
Based on $309,590 median · 20% down · P&I only
Rates are national averages and may differ from your actual rate. Contact us for a personalized quote.
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Harris County at a glance
- Houston median home value
- $277,800
- Source: Census ACS 5-year, Houston city, Texas, 2020-2024
- Houston median household income
- $64,813
- Source: Census ACS 5-year, Houston city, Texas, 2020-2024
- Houston owner-occupied homes
- 42%
- Source: Census ACS 5-year, Houston city, Texas, 2020-2024
- Houston median year built
- 1982
- Source: Census ACS 5-year, Houston city, Texas, 2020-2024
- Conforming loan limit (1 unit)
- $832,750
- Source: FHFA, 2026
- Conforming loan limit (4 units)
- $1,601,750
- Source: FHFA, 2026
- Median owner-occupied home value
- $276,600
- Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2024
- Median household income
- $74,983
- Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2024
- Owner-occupied homes
- 55%
- Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2024
- Home value to income ratio
- 3.7
- Source: Census ACS 5-year (computed), 2024
Market Snapshot: Harris County
Source: Redfin · 2026-01-31Median Sale Price
$309,590
Median List Price
$328,160
Price / Sq Ft
$152.881
Days on Market
70
Active Listings
15,548
Homes Sold
2,561
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.9%
2026 Conforming Loan Limits: HARRIS
1-Unit (SFR)
$832,750
2-Unit (Duplex)
$1,066,250
3-Unit (Triplex)
$1,288,800
4-Unit (Fourplex)
$1,601,750
Source: FHFA 2026 Conforming Loan Limits. Loans above these limits require jumbo financing.
Business Line of Credit in Houston, TX
Harris County is the largest market we serve by transaction volume, and the data reflects the complexity of managing a five-million-person metro. The median sale price of $309,590 is down 0.9% year-over-year, while 15,548 active listings and a 70-day average days on market create a substantial inventory overhang across the Houston metro. The 95.9% sale-to-list ratio is the lowest among our Texas markets, indicating that sellers are making the most meaningful concessions here.
The opportunity for buyers is considerable. Rate buydowns, closing cost contributions, and price negotiations are all achievable in the current Houston environment in ways they are not in tighter markets. The $806,500 conforming limit covers the full price distribution in Harris County — Houston has no conforming-ceiling problem. Energy sector income volatility is the most significant underwriting nuance here: oil and gas professionals with variable compensation require careful income averaging, and we have deep experience structuring these files across upstream, midstream, and downstream borrowers.
Harris County's borrower profile mirrors Houston's identity as a global energy capital. Petroleum engineers, refinery workers, and energy company executives span an enormous income range — from W-2 field technicians to self-employed consultants billing seven figures. The county's large Hispanic and Vietnamese communities generate significant multilingual, ITIN, and alternative documentation loan activity. Harris County also serves a large international buyer segment — particularly from Mexico, Central America, and Southeast Asia — for whom non-QM and foreign national programs are essential.
If your income is energy-sector variable, bring two full years of W-2s and paystubs plus your most recent bonus documentation — income averaging is how we maximize your qualifying amount.
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Application
Complete our streamlined online application form with your financial information
Document Review
Submit required documentation for verification and processing
Pre-Approval
Receive conditional approval and loan terms based on your profile
Title & Escrow
Open escrow and complete title search and insurance requirements
Appraisal & Final Review
Property appraisal completed and final underwriting approval received
Funding
Sign final documents and receive your loan funds
Application
Complete our streamlined online application form with your financial information
Document Review
Submit required documentation for verification and processing
Pre-Approval
Receive conditional approval and loan terms based on your profile
Title & Escrow
Open escrow and complete title search and insurance requirements
Appraisal & Final Review
Property appraisal completed and final underwriting approval received
Funding
Sign final documents and receive your loan funds
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Common Questions About Business Line of Credit in Houston
Yes, by $554,950: $277,800 median versus a $832,750 one-unit limit.
At least $69,450 before closing costs (75% maximum LTV on $277,800). That is 1.1 years of a $64,813 median income.
4.3 times the $64,813 median household income, steeper than the county's 3.7. Debt-to-income limits usually set the loan size.
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