 Jumbo Loan Requirements
What is a Jumbo Loan?
Traditional conforming loans (i.e. those that follow guidelines for loan maximums set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each year) sometimes just aren't enough to purchase a home in the existing real estate market. Don't let this keep you from getting the money you need. A jumbo mortgage loan from ENG Lending offers borrowers loan amounts that exceed traditional conforming loans. By definition, a Jumbo Loan is a mortgage with a loan amount above the conventional conforming loan limits. This limit is set by the two largest secondary market lenders, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A Jumbo Home Loan is generally referring to a mortgage loan that has a loan amount that is greater than $417,000, although the Conforming Loan Limits are higher in certain high-cost areas. Jumbo Mortgage options are similar to Conforming Loan programs although they usually require a slightly higher down payment. Find the jumbo mortgage that meets your needs with ENG Lending.
What are the Jumbo Loan Requirements?
To decide if you qualify for an Jumbo Mortgage Loan, we will look at:
- Your income and your monthly expenses. Standard debt-to-income ratios are 28/36 for Certain Jumbo Loans. These ratios may be exceeded with compensation factors.
- Your credit history (this is important, but Jumbo's credit standards are flexible). A FICO score of 620 or above is very helpful in obtaining an approval.
- Your overall pattern rather than to individual problems you may have had.
To be eligible for a Jumbo Loan, your monthly housing costs (mortgage principal and interest, property taxes, and insurance) must meet a specified percentage of your gross monthly income. Your credit background will be fairly considered. At least a 620 FICO credit score is required to obtain an Jumbo Loan Approval through ENG Lending. You must also have enough income to pay your housing costs plus all additional monthly debt.
What are the Jumbo Down Payment Requirements?
Jumbo Mortgage Loans require the home buyer to invest at least 3.5% - 25% of the sales price in cash for the down payment and closing costs. If the sales price is $500,000 for example, the home buyer must invest at least $17,500 - $100,000.
What types of property are eligible?
Jumbo Mortgage Guidelines allow you to purchase warrantable condos, planned unit developments, modular homes, manufactured homes, and 1-4 family residences. Jumbo Loans can be used to finance primary residences, second homes and investment property.
What is the maximum amount that I can borrow?
The maximum amount for an Jumbo Mortgage Loans are determined by:
Maximum loan amount: The maximum loan amount allowed for an Jumbo Loan varies from $417,000 to $3,000,000, depending on the program. The highest maximum Conforming or FHA Jumbo right now is $729,750. The lowest maximum Jumbo Mortgage amount available in any county is $417,000. To see what the conforming loan limit is in the county in which you're interested, visit the following site https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/refmaterials/loanlimits/. This site lists U.S. territories as well as states.
Maximum financing: Depending on the state where the property is located and the Jumbo Loan program, the maximum Jumbo Mortgage amount will be 75% - 96.5% of the appraised value of the home or its selling price, whichever is lower (100% for VA Jumbo Loans).
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