Jumbo Mortgage
Definition of a Jumbo Mortgage
Jumbo mortgages are defined by a loan amount that exceeds the maximum amount that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will loan, otherwise called the conforming loan limit. Currently, the conforming loan limit is set at $417,000, so if you are looking to obtain a mortgage above that amount, you must either pay for anything over $417,000 in cash or obtain a jumbo mortgage.
Benefits of a Jumbo Mortgage
Jumbo mortgages have one main benefit and that is the ability to obtain conventional financing above the conforming loan limit of $453,100.
Other Jumbo Mortgage Considerations
Tighter Qualification Standards
Jumbo mortgages have more stringent qualification standards than most other mortgages because the lender is taking on more risk by loaning a higher balance. Additionally, because payments are higher, more income and lower debt-to-income ratios are also generally required.
Higher Pricing
Jumbo mortgages typically higher interest rates than other mortgages as well. This is further risk protection placed by the lender.
DOWN PAYMENT
5%
of the final loan amount
TERMS
15, 30
years, fixed
CREDIT SCORE
700
minimum score
MORTGAGE INSURANCE
No
MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT
2,500,000