Jumbo Loans

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that exceed the loan limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for conforming loans.

Because jumbo loans are larger than the limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, they are not eligible to be purchased, guaranteed, or securitized by these government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), making them "non-conforming" loans. As a result, jumbo loans typically have stricter requirements and higher interest rates.

Jumbo Loan Characteristics

1) Loan Size: Jumbo loans are for amounts that exceed the conforming loan limit, which in 2024 is generally $726,200 for most areas of the U.S., though it can be higher in high-cost areas like California or New York (up to around $1,089,300 in certain markets).

2) Higher Credit Requirements: Since jumbo loans are riskier for lenders, borrowers need a higher credit score, often 700 or above, to qualify.

3) Larger Down Payment: Borrowers typically need to make a larger down payment, ranging from 10-30% of the home’s purchase price, depending on the lender and borrower’s qualifications.

4) Higher Interest Rates: Because they carry more risk, jumbo loans often come with slightly higher interest rates than conforming loans, although the difference can be minimal in some cases.

5) Stricter Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio: Lenders usually prefer a DTI ratio of 43% or lower for jumbo loans to ensure borrowers have the financial stability to handle large monthly payments.

6) Cash Reserves: Borrowers are often required to show more significant cash reserves, sometimes enough to cover 6-12 months of mortgage payments, to prove they have enough liquidity to handle the larger loan.

7) No PMI: Unlike conventional loans that require private mortgage insurance (PMI) for down payments below 20%, jumbo loans typically do not require PMI, even with lower down payments.

8) Luxury or High-Value Property Financing: Jumbo loans are commonly used to finance luxury homes, high-end properties, or homes in high-cost real estate markets where home prices exceed conforming loan limits.

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