Loan Programs · Jumbo Loan
For Higher-Priced Homes
When a home costs more than a standard loan covers, this is built for it.
Conventional and government-backed loans have a maximum amount they'll cover, set by county and updated each year. When a home costs more than that, you need a jumbo loan to cover the difference.
Because jumbo loans aren't backed by a government agency or eligible for sale to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, lenders take on more risk, which usually means stricter requirements: a higher credit score, a lower debt-to-income ratio, and often a larger down payment or more cash reserves.
This is exactly the kind of loan where shopping multiple lenders matters most. Jumbo guidelines and pricing vary more between lenders than almost any other loan type, since each lender sets its own risk appetite.
Curious what a jumbo loan would actually cost you? Run the numbers, no commitment. Or see why shopping it through a broker beats walking into one bank.
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General information, not a commitment to lend. Rates, terms, and eligibility vary by lender and are subject to underwriting guidelines. Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #2354674.
Common questions
What makes a loan "jumbo"?
Any loan amount above the conventional limit for your county. The exact cutoff changes each year and varies by location, we can tell you the current number for your area.
Do jumbo loans require a bigger down payment?
Often, yes, though it varies by lender. This is one of the biggest reasons to shop multiple lenders on a jumbo loan rather than accepting one bank's terms.
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