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What is a jumbo loan?

A jumbo loan is a type of mortgage loan that exceeds the loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises that buy and guarantee most conventional mortgages in the United States. Each county will have a different maximum conforming loan limit. Loans that exceed this limit are considered jumbo loans.

Because jumbo loans exceed the loan limits for conventional mortgages, they are considered higher risk and typically have stricter eligibility requirements. Borrowers may need to have a higher credit score, a larger down payment, and a lower debt-to-income ratio to qualify for a jumbo loan. Additionally, jumbo loans often have higher interest rates compared to conventional loans, which can result in higher monthly payments.

Jumbo loans are often used by homebuyers who are looking to purchase high-value properties in expensive housing markets, such as California, New York, or Hawaii. They can also be used to finance second homes or investment properties. If you’re considering a jumbo loan, it’s important to do your research and work with a reputable lender to ensure you understand the terms of the loan and can afford the monthly payments. Reach out to a Valiant Mortgage loan officer today!

Here are the 2023 conforming loan limits for Florida:

COUNTY
2023 One-Unit
LOAN LIMIT
2023 Two-Unit
LOAN LIMIT
2023 Three-Unit
LOAN LIMIT
2023 Four-Unit
LOAN LIMIT
Alachua $726,200 $929,850

$1,123,900

$1,396,800
Baker $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Bay $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Bradford $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Brevard $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Broward $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Calhoun $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Charlotte $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Citrus $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Clay $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Collier $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Columbia $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Desoto $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Dixie $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Duval $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Escambia $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Flagler $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Franklin $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Gadsden $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Gilchrist $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Glades $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Gulf $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Hamilton $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Hardee $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Hendry $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Hernando $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Highlands $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Hillsborough $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Holmes $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Indian River $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Jackson $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Jefferson $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Lafayette $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Lake $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Lee $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Leon $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Levy $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Liberty $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Madison $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Manatee $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Marion $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Martin $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Miami-Dade $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Monroe $874,000 $1,118,900 $1,352,450 $1,680,800
Nassau $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Okaloosa $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Okeechobee $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Orange $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Osceola $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Palm Beach $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Pasco $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Pinellas $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Polk $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Putnam $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
St. Johns $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
St. Lucie $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Santa Rosa $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Sarasota $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Seminole $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Sumter $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Suwannee $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Taylor $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Union $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Volusia $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Wakulla $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Walton $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800
Washington $726,200 $929,850 $1,123,900 $1,396,800