Jumbo loan

More borrowing power, more benefits

A jumbo mortgage can help you get the financing you need in today's market. Plus, Wells Fargo customers may qualify for special relationship discounts.

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What is a jumbo loan?

Jumbo loan basics

  • A jumbo mortgage has a loan amount higher than the conforming loan limit set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). That means it can't be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, which makes it riskier for the lender.
  • Because of the added risk, jumbo loans usually have higher qualification standards for borrowers.
  • Jumbo loan amounts are available with a variety of fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgage terms.

Jumbo loan benefits

  • You can use a jumbo loan to finance a primary home, second home, or investment property.
  • A larger loan amount can help if you're buying in a high-cost area or need to refinance a mortgage with a high balance.
  • You can lower your monthly mortgage payments on a new jumbo loan without refinancing, with a recast loan. We’ll recalculate your monthly principal-and-interest payments — using the reduced principal balance and your then-current interest rate — over the remaining mortgage term. You will have a lower monthly mortgage payment but may pay more interest over the full mortgage term than by making a principal reduction without using the recast option. Certain timing and other requirements must be met which will be explained to you at the time a recast request is made. Consult with a home mortgage consultant for more details.

Already a Wells Fargo customer?

You may be able to get a discounted rate on a loan based on your eligible assets with Wells Fargo. Not all assets qualify. Discount not eligible with FHA and VA loans.

Other mortgage loan types to consider

Fixed-rate mortgage

Predictable payments for the life of your loan

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Adjustable-rate mortgage

Lower introductory rate, which changes periodically in the future

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FHA loan

Flexible credit and income guidelines with down payments as low as 3.5%

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VA loan

Financing for service members through the Department of Veterans Affairs

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FHA loans have the benefit of a low down payment, but consider all costs involved, including up-front and long-term mortgage insurance and all fees. Ask your home mortgage consultant to help you compare the overall costs of all your home financing options.

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