Jumbo Loans

Jumbo Loans are mortgages where the borrowed amount is more than the standard "conventional loan" limits. Homes that exceed the local conforming loan limit require a jumbo loan. Any mortgage over that is considered a Jumbo Loan and often has more strict underwriting guidelines.

Also called non-conforming conventional mortgages, jumbo loans are considered riskier for lenders because these loans can’t be guaranteed by Fannie and Freddie, meaning the lender is not protected from losses if a borrower defaults. Jumbo loans are typically available with either a fixed interest rate or an adjustable rate, and they come with a variety of terms.