Arkansas Mortgage Loans
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, HELOC and investor financing for Arkansas borrowers — shopped across a wholesale lender network instead of a single bank’s shelf.
Mortgage Lending in Arkansas
Andrew Baker is a licensed mortgage loan originator serving Arkansas through West Capital Lending, Inc. As a broker rather than a bank, your loan is shopped across a wholesale lender network — so Arkansas borrowers are matched to the program and pricing that fit, not to one institution’s product shelf.
Loan Programs Available in Arkansas
Conventional Loans
As little as 3% down, with mortgage insurance that drops off at 80% LTV.
FHA Loans
3.5% down at a 580 score, with more forgiving credit guidelines.
VA Loans
$0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for eligible service members and veterans.
Jumbo Loans
Financing above the conforming limit, shopped across wholesale lenders.
HELOC & Home Equity
Access equity without disturbing your existing first mortgage.
HEI / HEA
Tap equity with no monthly payment and no interest.
Reverse Mortgages
For homeowners 62 and older, with no required monthly mortgage payment.
DSCR Investor Loans
Qualify on the property’s rental income instead of your personal income.
Bank Statement Loans
Qualify on 12 or 24 months of deposits instead of tax returns.
Cities We Serve in Arkansas
Licensing & Disclosure
Arkansas Mortgage Questions
Are you licensed in Arkansas?
Yes. Andrew Baker, NMLS 2688601, originates in Arkansas through West Capital Lending, Inc., NMLS 1566096. Arkansas is one of 33 licensed states — 28 where the full range of loan types is available and 5 limited to investment property loans. Arkansas borrowers have access to the full program set.
Which mortgage programs can I get in Arkansas?
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, HELOC and home equity, HEI/HEA, reverse mortgages, DSCR investor loans, and bank statement loans are all available in Arkansas. As a broker with 175+ wholesale lender relationships, Baker Lending can place a file in Arkansas with whichever lender's guidelines fit the borrower.
What is the conforming loan limit in Arkansas for 2026?
The 2026 baseline conforming limit is $832,750 for a one-unit property in most Arkansas counties. Designated high-cost counties run higher, up to a ceiling of $1,249,125. Amounts above your county's limit are financed as jumbo loans. FHA limits in Arkansas start at a floor of $541,287 and vary by county.
Where in Arkansas does Baker Lending lend?
Baker Lending serves borrowers statewide in Arkansas, with dedicated pages for Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Little Rock. Because the process runs by phone, e-sign, and secure upload, location inside the state is not a limitation — any Arkansas property address can be financed under the same licensing.
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