Jumbo loan
A conventional loan larger than the conforming loan limit set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Usually needs a bigger down payment and stronger credit than a conforming loan.
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Why a seller cares
A buyer of a higher-priced home may need a jumbo loan, which usually means a larger down payment, tighter underwriting and a longer timeline. Their financing contingency deserves a longer window and a closer read.
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A simple example
Your home is under contract at $950,000. The buyer's loan is above the conforming limit, so it is a jumbo with 20% down and forty days to close.
| The jumbo loan | What it tends to mean |
|---|---|
| Underwriting | More documents, sometimes two appraisals, more time |
| Down payment | Usually 10% to 20% or more |
| The financing contingency | Often longer than the 21 days a conforming loan needs |
Jumbo loans are ordinary loans with more scrutiny and more days.
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What people get wrong
That jumbo buyers are riskier. They tend to be better qualified; what is bigger is the paperwork and the wait.
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