Team Kristen, led by Kristen Hordyk (NMLS #2564353), arranges purchase, refinance and investment property loans in Oak Harbor, Washington. Oak Harbor is in Island County, where the 2026 conforming loan limit for a one-unit home is $832,750. As a mortgage broker, Kristen compares programs from many wholesale lenders instead of one bank's.
Buying in Oak Harbor
Home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, so VA loans and PCS timelines are routine.
Ferry-served markets with many second homes, well and septic systems, and buyers who need lenders comfortable with island appraisals.
Service members at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island can use VA financing with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.
2026 loan limits for Oak Harbor
| Loan type | 1-unit limit |
|---|---|
| Conforming | $832,750 |
| FHA | Set by HUD for Island County (see county page) |
| VA (full entitlement) | No VA loan limit |
| Jumbo | Above $832,750 |
Loan options in Oak Harbor
- FHA loans
- VA loans
- Conventional loans
- USDA loans (eligible addresses)
- First-time buyer programs
- Investor & DSCR loans
- Refinance
More about Island County home loans.
Common questions
Who is a mortgage broker in Oak Harbor, WA?
Kristen Hordyk of Team Kristen (NMLS #2564353) is a Washington-licensed mortgage loan originator who arranges loans in Oak Harbor and across Island County.
What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Oak Harbor?
$832,750 for a one-unit home, the Island County limit. Loans above that are jumbo.
Can I buy a home in Oak Harbor with a low down payment?
Yes. VA and USDA (at eligible addresses) allow 0% down, conventional allows 3% for first-time or income-eligible buyers, and FHA allows 3.5%. Washington down payment assistance may help further.

