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Down Payments as low as 5% and Loan Amounts up to $3,000,000

Looking to purchase a home or refinance a high-value property? Our Jumbo Mortgage Loans make it possible with down payments as low as 5% and loan amounts up to $3,000,000. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner upgrading to your forever home, we’ve got flexible options to meet your needs.

Jumbo Loans Program Guidelines

Loan Purpose

  • Purchase
  • Rate-term or Limited Cash-out refinance
  • Cash-out refinance

Transaction Type

Loan PurposeOccupancyLTV/CLTVMax Loan AmountMinimum FICOMonths
Required
Reserves
(PITIA)
Purchase

Limited
Cash-Out
Refinance
Primary
Residence
95%$1,000,00070012
80% / 90%$1,500,000
90%$1,500,00072012
85%$1,500,00070012
$2,000,00072018
80%$2,500,0007006
75%$3,000,000
Second
Home
90%$850,000
85%$1,000,00070012
80%$1,250,000
75%$2,000,000
Cash-Out
Refinance
Primary
Residence
80% / 85%$1,000,0007006
75%$1,500,000
70%$2,000,000
Second
Home
80% / 85%$750,0007006
75%$1,500,000

Reserve Requirement
No reserves required when LTV < 75% for Purchase & Limited Cash-Out transactions
No reserves required when LTV < 70% for Primary Residence Cash-Out transactions
No reserves required when LTV < 75% for Second Home Cash-Out transactions

Amortization

  • 30-year Fixed Rate
  • Adjustment Rate:
    • 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 15/6 ARM, fixed for a 5, 7, 10, and 15-year fixed period
    • 30-day compounded average of SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
    • 5% initial rate adjustment cap, except 2% for 5/6 ARM
    • 1% periodic adjustment cap
    • 5% lifetime cap
    • 2,75% margin

Credit Profile

  • 700 minimum middle credit score with maximum loan amount of $3,000,000
  • If more than one borrower on the loan use the lower of the two-middle credit score
  • Automated Underwriting System or AUS
    • Desktop Underwriter (DU)
    • DU finding must show “Approve/Eligible” or “Approve/Ineligible” due to ARM plan, loan amount, or LTV exceeding conforming loan limits only

Loan Amount

  • Minimum loan amount is $1 higher than the FHFA Conforming loan limit
  • Financed loan amount not to exceed $3,000,000

Mortgage Insurance (MI)

  • LTV over 80% must be approved by MI company
  • MI factorial 95% LTV – 30%, 90% LTV – 25%, 85% LTV – 12%

Ratios

  • Maximum 45% DTI
  • 5/6 ARM: Qualify at the higher of the fully indexed rate (index + margin), or note rate plus 2% (max 80% LTV)
  • 7/6, 10/6, 15/6 ARMs: Qualify at the note rate

Property Type

  • 1-unit property
  • 1-unit property with accessory unit
  • PUDs
  • Condominiums (Fannie Mae warrantable)
    • With 20% down payment non-warrantable condos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
  • No manufactured homes
  • No construction/perm
  • No rehabs
  • With less than 20% down:
    • Maximum 10 acres
    • No mixed-use properties

Occupancy

  • Owner Occupied and Second Homes only
  • All borrowers on the loan must have ownership in and occupy the property
  • Non-occupant co-borrowers permitted for LTVs < 80% only

Property Valuation

  • Full appraisal with interior inspection and photos
  • Independent appraiser provided field review supporting value:
    • Greater than 80% LTV with loan amounts greater than $1,000,000
    • Greater than 75% LTV with loan amount over $1,500,000

Documentation

  • All loans must be fully documented per Agency Guidelines
  • For Self Employed borrowers, in addition to Agency Guidelines, two years of the tax returns (personal and business) along with a year-to-date profit and loss (unaudited)

Down Payment/Closing Costs

  • Minimum borrower contribution for LTV greater than 80%:
    • 5% for loan amounts < $1,000,000
    • 10% for loan amounts > $1,000,000
  • Seller contribution toward buyers closing costs:
    • Up to 3% of the purchase price for 90% loan-to-value
    • Up to 6% of the purchase price for less than 90% loan-to-value
  • Reserve requirements:
    • See Above Under Transaction Type

Terms

  • Amortization period: 30 years
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