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The Keys to a Smooth Close on Jumbo Loans

Jumbo Loans are a type of home loan with a purchase amount that exceeds local conforming loan limits. Jumbo loans are approved in much the same manner as most any other loan program. There are some basic differences and we’ll review them for you but overall, it’s a very similar process. Jumbo loans typically ask […]

Four Characteristics of a Jumbo Borrower

Mortgages are typically divided into two categories- conforming and jumbo. A conforming loan is one where the maximum loan amount is $484,350 for most parts of the country. In higher cost areas where the median home value is higher than the norm, the conforming limit rises as high as $726,525. Conforming loans are by far […]

What Are the Differences: Jumbo Loan vs. Conforming

Okay, the main difference between a conforming home loan and a jumbo loan is simply the loan amount. Conforming loans are labeled conforming because they conform to guidelines set by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. For most parts of the country the maximum loan amount to still be considered a conforming loan is $484,350. Anything […]