Collier County, FL home buyer guide
Today's mortgage rates, FHA loan limits, and first-time buyer programs available in Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee and across Collier County.
Collier County snapshot
Collier (Naples) is Florida's most expensive non-Keys county. FHA limits are elevated here, jumbo financing is common, and many full-time-resident buyers pair Hometown Heroes with conventional first mortgages.
Today's example payments
Monthly payment on a $685,000 Collier County home
Estimates include principal, interest, Florida property tax (~0.98%), and homeowners insurance (~1.25%). PMI/MIP varies. Updated June 14, 2026.
Conventional
Monthly payment
$5,395
- Rate (mid)
- 6.520%
- Down payment
- $34,250 (5.0%)
- Loan amount
- $650,750
5% down · PMI applies
FHA
Monthly payment
$5,298
- Rate (mid)
- 6.145%
- Down payment
- $23,975 (3.5%)
- Loan amount
- $661,025
3.5% down · MIP included
VA
Monthly payment
$5,389
- Rate (mid)
- 6.020%
- Down payment
- $0 (0.0%)
- Loan amount
- $685,000
0% down · no PMI
Hometown Heroes
Monthly payment
$5,500
- Rate (mid)
- 6.270%
- Down payment
- $0 (0.0%)
- Loan amount
- $685,000
Up to $35K assistance
Educational estimates only. Your actual rate and payment depend on credit, debt-to-income, property type, lender pricing, and the exact insurance quote for your home.
Programs available in Collier County
Every major Florida loan and down payment assistance program is available countywide. These are the ones Collier buyers use most.
Florida Hometown Heroes
Up to $35,000 in down payment + closing cost assistance for Collier County teachers, nurses, first responders, and 100+ other essential professions.
Learn moreFHA Loan
3.5% down, flexible credit. Collier County FHA loan limit is $730,000 for a single-family home.
Learn moreConventional 97%
Just 3% down for qualified first-time buyers in Collier County. PMI drops off automatically at 20% equity.
Learn moreVA Loan
Zero down and no PMI for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses buying in Collier County.
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