San Tan Valley, AZ · Pinal County

San Tan Valley home loans from your neighbor

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Looking for a mortgage lender in San Tan Valley? I'm Andria Townsend, a loan officer with NEXA Mortgage, and I live in San Tan Valley. I help local buyers with FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans, plus Arizona Is Home and Home Plus down payment help. San Tan Valley is in Pinal County and became Arizona's 92nd incorporated town, with a town sales tax that started October 1, 2026.

Andria Townsend, NMLS #2154631 · NEXA Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #1660690 · San Tan Valley, AZ · Updated October 2026

Andria Townsend, Arizona mortgage loan originator, NMLS #2154631

Key facts at a glance

County Pinal
Town status Incorporated; Arizona's 92nd municipality (Prop. 495, 2025)
Town sales tax Started October 1, 2026
ZIP codes Includes 85140, 85143, and 85144 (created 2023)
Down payment help Arizona Is Home and Home Plus
2026 FHA / conforming limits $557,750 / $832,750

Why work with a San Tan Valley loan officer?

Because I know the stuff that doesn't show up on a listing. Which neighborhoods have higher HOA dues. Which resale homes are likely to have leased solar. How a "Queen Creek" mailing address might really be San Tan Valley or unincorporated Pinal County. These things change your payment and sometimes your loan, and I'd rather you know before you write an offer.

What does San Tan Valley becoming a town mean for my mortgage?

For most people, nothing changes about your loan. Voters approved incorporation in 2025, and the town's sales tax started October 1, 2026. I haven't found a town property tax in place, and one would need voter approval. Your property tax bill still comes from Pinal County, your school district, and any special districts. More here: San Tan Valley is now a town.

Do I have to use the builder's lender in San Tan Valley?

No. San Tan Valley has a lot of new construction, and builders often push their own lender with incentives. You can compare. Sometimes their offer wins. Sometimes an outside lender does better, especially once you look at the whole cost. Read my builder's lender guide.

Can I get down payment help in San Tan Valley?

Yes. Because San Tan Valley is in Pinal County, Arizona Is Home is on the table along with Home Plus. That's a real difference from Gilbert or Mesa a few miles away, where Arizona Is Home isn't offered. See Arizona Is Home in San Tan Valley.

What should I check before buying a resale home here?

  • Solar: owned, financed, or leased? See leased solar and your loan.
  • HOA dues: they count in your debt-to-income ratio.
  • Tax bill: I use the home's real bill for escrow. See Pinal County property tax.
  • USDA: some San Tan Valley addresses may qualify; we check the exact address.

Subject to eligibility, credit approval, and program guidelines. Programs can change.

Frequently asked questions

Is San Tan Valley a town now?

Yes. Voters approved incorporation in 2025, and San Tan Valley became Arizona's 92nd municipality. Its town sales tax started October 1, 2026.

Does San Tan Valley have a town property tax?

I haven't found one in place. A town property tax would need voter approval. Check the bill for any home you're buying.

Is San Tan Valley in Pinal County or Maricopa County?

Pinal County.

Can I use Arizona Is Home in San Tan Valley?

Yes. San Tan Valley is in Pinal County, where Arizona Is Home is offered. Home Plus works too.

Do I have to use the builder's lender for a new home in San Tan Valley?

No. You can compare the builder's lender with an outside lender before you decide.

Is San Tan Valley USDA eligible?

Some addresses may be. USDA checks eligibility address by address, so send me the address and I'll look it up.

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