Mortgage Glossary
Jumbo Loan
Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker
A jumbo loan is a mortgage that exceeds the conforming loan limit and therefore can't be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
What Jumbo Loan means
Because they carry more risk, jumbo loans require stronger credit, larger down payments, and cash reserves. They're common in higher-priced markets.
Florida example
In 2025, a Florida loan above $806,500 in most counties is jumbo. A Miami buyer financing a $1.2 million home typically needs a 720+ score, 20% down, and 6–12 months of reserves to qualify.
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