Altoona PA Mortgage Broker — FHA, VA, DSCR & Non-QM Loans

Looking for a mortgage broker in Altoona? Lena Polnet of Dynamic Funding Solutions, Inc. has been licensing loans for 28+ years, serving borrowers throughout Blair County and all of Pennsylvania. Whether you’re buying your first home in Altoona, refinancing in Hollidaysburg, or purchasing a fixer-upper that needs renovation financing, Lena works with 100+ wholesale lenders to find the right program. Call (215) 364-7171 — fully digital process, no branch required.

Home Loan Programs Available in Altoona PA

FHA Loans — Altoona’s affordable housing stock — with median home prices around $130,000 — makes FHA’s low-down-payment program an ideal entry point for first-time buyers across Blair County. VA Loans — Altoona and Blair County have a significant veteran population. VA loans provide zero-down financing with no monthly mortgage insurance, serving veterans and active-duty members across the region. USDA Loans — Many rural areas surrounding Altoona — including portions of Blair, Logan, and Antis townships — qualify for USDA Rural Development zero-down financing. Lena can verify USDA eligibility for any Blair County address. Conventional Loans — Hollidaysburg Borough and the more established Blair County neighborhoods use conventional financing at competitive wholesale rates. Bank Statement Loans — Blair County’s healthcare workforce, including UPMC Altoona employees and independent healthcare contractors, includes many self-employed borrowers who qualify on bank deposits rather than tax returns. FHA 203(k) Renovation Loans — Altoona’s older housing stock — much of it built in the early-to-mid 20th century — is an ideal candidate for FHA 203(k) loans, which finance the purchase price and renovation costs in a single mortgage.

Why Work With a Mortgage Broker Instead of a Bank

A bank offers its own products. A mortgage broker shops your file to dozens of wholesale lenders — including non-bank lenders that work only through brokers. For borrowers in Altoona, that means access to programs your credit union won’t show you: DSCR loans for investment properties, bank statement loans for the self-employed, ITIN loans for non-citizens, and jumbo programs without the bank’s overlay requirements. One application. Multiple lenders competing for your loan.

Pennsylvania First-Time Homebuyer Programs

PHFA’s K-FIT grant provides up to 5% of the purchase price (minimum $1,000) as a forgivable second mortgage — no repayment required if you stay in the home 10 years. Stacked with FHA, conventional, USDA, or VA loans. Lena is an active PHFA-approved lender. Also available: HFA Preferred (conventional at reduced MI rates) and the Keystone Home Loan program for moderate-income buyers.

FAQ — Altoona PA Mortgage

What are the FHA loan limits for Blair County?

For 2024, the FHA loan limit in Blair County is $498,257 for a single-family home — the standard floor limit that applies across most Pennsylvania counties. Given Altoona’s median home prices in the $130,000–$160,000 range, virtually all Altoona-area buyers are well within FHA limits. The 3.5% minimum down payment on a $150,000 home comes to just $5,250 — making FHA a highly accessible path to ownership in the Altoona market.

Can I use the PHFA K-FIT grant when buying in Altoona?

Yes. PHFA’s K-FIT forgivable down payment assistance is available statewide — including all of Blair County. K-FIT provides up to 5% of the purchase price as a second mortgage that is forgiven over 10 years at 10% per year. On a $140,000 home, that’s up to $7,000 toward your down payment and closing costs. K-FIT can be layered with FHA, conventional, VA, or USDA first mortgages. Lena is an active PHFA-approved lender.

Are USDA loans available in Hollidaysburg or surrounding townships?

Hollidaysburg Borough itself does not qualify for USDA Rural Development loans due to its population density, but many surrounding Blair County townships — including portions of Logan Township, Antis Township, and Frankstown Township — fall within USDA-eligible areas. USDA loans offer zero-down financing with income limits based on household size. Lena can run a USDA property eligibility check on any Blair County address in minutes.

Get Pre-Approved — Altoona PA

Call (215) 364-7171 or visit dynamicfunding.net to start your application. Fully digital — no branch visit needed.

Dynamic Funding Solutions, Inc. — NMLS #17144 | Lena Polnet — NMLS #17225 | Licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida | Equal Housing Lender