Veterans with full entitlement have no VA loan limit in New Hampshire. With reduced entitlement, 2026 county limits in New Hampshire range from $832,750 to $962,550 (Rockingham County).
How VA limits work
Since 2020, the VA does not cap loans for borrowers with full entitlement. If you have an active VA loan, or a past one whose entitlement wasn’t restored (reduced entitlement), the VA guarantees up to 25% of the county limit minus the entitlement already used. Above that, you may need a down payment.
2026 county limits in New Hampshire (reduced entitlement)
| County | VA / conforming limit | FHA limit |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | $962,550 | $962,550 |
| Strafford County | $962,550 | $962,550 |
| Belknap County | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Carroll County | $832,750 | $546,250 |
| Cheshire County | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Coos County | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Grafton County | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Hillsborough County | $832,750 | $589,950 |
| Merrimack County | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| Sullivan County | $832,750 | $541,287 |
Source: FHFA 2026 conforming loan limits, which the VA uses as county limits; HUD CY2026 FHA limits. Not lending advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a VA loan limit in New Hampshire?
Veterans with full entitlement have no VA loan limit in New Hampshire. With reduced entitlement, 2026 county limits in New Hampshire range from $832,750 to $962,550 (Rockingham County).
What is the maximum VA loan for 2026?
No maximum with full entitlement. With reduced entitlement, the baseline county limit is $832,750, higher in high-cost counties.