US Territory Mortgage Guide

Mortgage options in US territories — Guam, USVI, American Samoa, CNMI. FHA, VA, and local program availability.

Written by Renzo Johnson, Licensed MLO · NMLS #PENDING · Last updated: February 2026

  • Guam: FHA, VA, and conventional available. GHURA housing programs
  • US Virgin Islands: FHA, VA available. VIHFA first-time buyer programs
  • American Samoa: Limited mortgage availability. VA loans for eligible veterans
  • CNMI (Northern Mariana Islands): FHA, VA available. Limited lender options
  • VA loans available in all US territories for eligible veterans
  • FHA loans available in most territories with territory-specific limits
  • Conventional (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) availability varies by territory
  • Local housing finance agencies may offer additional programs