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Jumbo Loan

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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.

What makes a loan jumbo

A jumbo loan is a mortgage larger than the conforming loan limit set each year. Because it exceeds that cap, it cannot be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

These loans fund higher-priced homes that a standard loan cannot cover.

What to expect

Jumbo loans often ask for a stronger credit score, more reserves, and a larger down payment. Florida's luxury markets see them often.

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