Hobbs Mortgage Broker & Today's Rates
Local brokering for Hobbs, Permian Basin income, and all of Lea County. Live rates as of 9/25/2026 from PSd Mortgage
Local brokering for Hobbs, Permian Basin income, and all of Lea County. Live rates as of 9/25/2026 from PSd Mortgage
Vancellen Sturgeon · NMLS ID 183922
Hobbs and the Permian Basin economy bring buyers with a range of income profiles, including self-employed and energy-sector workers. PSd Mortgage shops multiple lenders for Lea County purchases and refinances, structuring FHA, VA, and conventional loans to fit your documentation and qualifying picture.
Call (505) 908-1057 for today's Hobbs rates, or start your pre-approval online.
Mortgage rates in Hobbs change with the market every day, so working with a local broker who monitors pricing daily matters. PSd Mortgage shops several lenders for Lea County buyers to help you lock the best rate and closing-cost combination for your scenario. Use our affordability calculator and monthly payment calculator for a rough figure, then call so we can work from your actual income documentation rather than a gross number.
Hobbs median listing prices were around $326,000, with recent median sold pricing typically between $240,000 and $304,500. Many financed purchases land in roughly the $240,000 to $320,000 range depending on condition, location, and property type.
Buyers in Hobbs include local workforce households, energy-sector employees, and buyers seeking more affordable housing than larger New Mexico cities. Because many borrowers are self-employed or commission-based, matching the file to the right lender matters. The market tends to move quickly, with homes going under contract fast.
Recent New Mexico 30-year fixed rates were around 6.45%, while 15-year fixed rates were around 5.81%. At current Hobbs price levels, most purchases remain within conforming loan limits, so the main focus is balancing rate, closing costs, and mortgage insurance.
A lot of Permian Basin income doesn't fit a standard W-2 box - business owners, 1099 contractors, commission, and variable oilfield pay. One bank may say no simply because the file doesn't match its overlay.
As a broker, PSd Mortgage matches your income documentation to the lender most comfortable with it - including bank-statement and alternative-documentation programs alongside conventional, FHA, and VA.
The most popular option in Hobbs for long-term payment stability and easier qualifying.
Suits Hobbs borrowers with strong oilfield income who want to retire the debt during good years rather than stretch it out.
Useful in Hobbs where income is strong but documentation is irregular, and it fits well inside the Lea County limit.
Zero down for eligible veterans across Lea County, including the outlying communities around Hobbs.
Buying your first home in Hobbs? Beyond FHA and VA, you may qualify for low-down-payment conventional loans, USDA loans on eligible properties in rural areas near Hobbs, and New Mexico down payment assistance through MFA Housing New Mexico, the state housing authority. PSd Mortgage can check which Hobbs first-time buyer and down-payment-assistance options fit your situation and pair them with a competitive rate.
As little as 3–3.5% down for qualified Hobbs buyers.
Zero-down financing for eligible homes in rural areas near Hobbs.
Hobbs incomes can run above the state assistance limits even when prices qualify, so eligibility is worth checking early.
Refinancing in Hobbs can lower your monthly payment, shorten your term, or let you tap equity for improvements. As a broker we can look at whether a Hobbs owner is better served consolidating into a rate-and-term refinance or taking cash out during a strong stretch in the basin. Try our refinance calculator to estimate your break-even.
1Pre-approval
We review your credit, income, and assets and issue a pre-approval so you can make offers with confidence.
2Rate shopping
Self-employed and bank-statement files price very differently from one lender to the next, so shopping the Hobbs scenario across our panel usually moves the rate more than it would on a standard W-2 file.
3Underwriting to close
We manage the file through underwriting and coordinate closing so your Hobbs purchase or refi closes on time.
PSd Mortgage serves buyers and homeowners across Lea County, including Hobbs and the surrounding communities. Because conforming and FHA loan limits, property values, and program eligibility can vary by county, we tailor your Hobbs quote to Lea County guidelines across conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo loans.
Hobbs pricing sits well inside the 2026 limits, so the qualifying conversation here is about income documentation, not loan size.
$541,287 on a one-unit home in Lea County.
$832,750 on a one-unit home. Above that a loan is jumbo and priced on a separate sheet.
No limit for full entitlement, regardless of Lea County price swings.
At typical Hobbs pricing between $240,000 and $320,000, every program remains available. What actually narrows the field in Lea County is how oilfield and self-employed income is documented, which is why a bank-statement option is often the difference between an approval and a decline.
Most financed Hobbs purchases land in the $240,000 to $320,000 range. Using $280,000 as a working example, here is what each program asks for up front. Closing costs are separate, and on a bank-statement loan they can run higher than on a standard file.
| Program | Down Payment | Cash Needed on $280,000 |
|---|---|---|
| VA (eligible veterans) | 0% | $0 |
| Conventional, first-time buyer | 3% | $8,400 |
| FHA | 3.5% | $9,800 |
| Conventional, standard | 5% | $14,000 |
| Conventional, no monthly mortgage insurance | 20% | $56,000 |
Cash is rarely the obstacle for Hobbs buyers with strong basin income. Proving that income to an underwriter usually is.
New Mexico runs a first mortgage program paired with a second mortgage for down payment and closing cost help, plus a zero-interest option for lower-income buyers. A 620 score and homebuyer education are generally required. In Hobbs the purchase price caps are rarely the obstacle, but strong basin earnings often put a household over the income limit, so it is worth checking rather than assuming either way.
Rates change daily with the market. The fixed, FHA and VA rates above refresh each business day, though a bank-statement or self-employed Hobbs file is quoted separately since it prices on a different sheet. For a same-day quote, call PSd Mortgage at (505) 908-1057.
Yes. We work with self-employed, commission, and energy-sector borrowers around Hobbs regularly. Because we shop multiple lenders, we can match your income documentation to the lender most comfortable with it, including bank-statement programs alongside FHA, VA, and conventional loans.
A bank-statement loan qualifies self-employed borrowers using deposits rather than tax returns. It's a common fit for Permian Basin business owners. We shop several lenders that offer these programs to compare rate and terms. Call (505) 908-1057.
A bank can only offer its own loans and its own overlays. As a broker, PSd Mortgage shops several lenders at once, which is especially valuable for self-employed and commission income that one bank might decline.
For 2026, all New Mexico counties including Lea County use the national baseline conforming limit of $832,750 for a one-unit home. The 2026 FHA limit in Lea County is $541,287 on a one-unit home, and VA loans have no limit at all for borrowers with full entitlement.
On a $280,000 Hobbs purchase, VA is $0 down for eligible veterans, conventional starts at $8,400 for a first-time buyer, FHA is $9,800, and $56,000 avoids monthly mortgage insurance entirely. Cash is rarely the obstacle for Hobbs buyers with strong basin income. Proving that income to an underwriter usually is. Call PSd Mortgage at (505) 908-1057 and we will price it from your actual income documents, not a gross figure.
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Overall, Van has been amazing to work with! She made my first time home buying experience an excellent one! She walked with me though the process, and was always quick to respond. At the end of the day, she coordinated with different lenders, and got me an amazing rate. I could not have picked a better partner to work with! Van has been a huge blessing from the Lord!
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Working with Van made refinancing very easy. I had a lot of questions that were answered honestly. I wish more lenders had these ethics. I chose PSD after shopping many other lenders, and it was a great choice. I highly recommend Van and her company and will return for future needs.
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Van is very dedicated and is always up to date with the industry, thus being able to provide the best all around service to her clients. She is passionate about providing a great experience and making sure that no matter what the situation, her borrowers are always best position possible. Dedicated, Passionate and Consistently closing loans in under 20 days, Van, Rick and the team at PSd. are not only great at mortgages, they are truly great people and I am very proud and honored, to be able to work with the Team at PSd.!
My family and I highly recommend Vancellen Sturgeon. She was extremely responsive at all hours of the day or evening. Her ability to work quickly and get title to close our loan in record time was impressive and we are extremely grateful. Vancellen Sturgeon has also closed loans for two of my other family members and has earned our future business.
PSd Mortgage provides rate shopping and mortgage options throughout New Mexico and Colorado. Below are the primary markets we serve, but we're not limited to these locations:
• Alamogordo • Albuquerque • Carlsbad • Clovis • Farmington • Hobbs • Las Cruces • Los Lunas • Rio Rancho • Roswell • Santa Fe • Sunland Park