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Jumbo Loan Mortgage Calculator
Understand larger down payments, stricter underwriting, and cash reserves for high-value homes.
Enter higher down payments and reserve requirements to confirm your borrowing power.
Jumbo loans exceed conforming limits, so lenders scrutinize income, reserves, and credit more closely. This guide helps you model those requirements before you tour luxury homes.
What to review
- See how a 20% versus 30% down payment shifts jumbo loan approvals.
- Check debt-to-income expectations for large mortgages.
- Plan liquid reserves so underwriting is a breeze.
Quick tips
- Document income stability
- Provide two years of W-2s or K-1s and year-to-date statements; jumbo underwriters check for volatility.
- Track reserve requirements
- Expect 6-12 months of payments in liquid accounts. Add them to your cash flow plan early.
- Improve credit depth
- Aim for a 720+ score and multiple tradelines with low utilization to qualify for the best jumbo rates.
Common questions
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What counts as a jumbo loan?
Any mortgage above your county conforming loan limit is considered jumbo. Adjust the price and down payment to stay below or plan for jumbo underwriting.
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Are jumbo rates higher?
They can be. Compare rates with a 0.25% bump in the calculator to see how much cushion you need for your monthly payment.
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Do jumbo loans require PMI?
Private mortgage insurance is rare on jumbo loans because lenders expect at least 20% down. Increase your down payment in the model if you want to avoid PMI entirely.