Above the conforming limit? That’s exactly what a jumbo loan is for.
Jumbo financing for homes priced above California’s conforming loan limits — from a broker who’s answered the phone in Torrance since 2007.
Familiar with high property values. Familiar with this market.
In the Greater Los Angeles area — Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties — it doesn’t take an unusual property to land above the conforming loan limit. We work with jumbo financing often enough that the extra documentation and reserve requirements aren’t a surprise.
This program is available for properties located in California only.
What makes a loan “jumbo.”
A jumbo loan is any mortgage that exceeds the conforming loan limit set annually by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) — the maximum amount Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will purchase or guarantee. Because jumbo loans aren’t backed by those agencies, lenders typically apply stricter guidelines: higher minimum credit scores, larger down payments, and proof of cash reserves after closing, in addition to standard income and asset documentation.
2026 conforming loan limits — and what counts as jumbo.
For 2026, the FHFA has set the baseline conforming loan limit for a single-family home in California at $832,750. In higher-cost counties — including Los Angeles and Orange — the limit is raised to $1,249,125. In Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, the baseline $832,750 limit applies. Any loan above the applicable limit for the property’s county is considered jumbo.
Conforming loan limits are set annually by the FHFA and can change. Figures shown are for 2026 — confirm current limits for your specific property at the time of application.
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What the process generally looks like.
- Confirm the fit. We check whether your loan amount is actually jumbo for your property’s county — and whether a jumbo loan is your best option.
- Pre-qualify. Including a review of credit, income, assets, and post-closing reserves — jumbo underwriting looks at reserves more closely than a conforming loan.
- Documentation and appraisal. Jumbo loans often call for more thorough documentation and, in some cases, a second appraisal.
- Close. Clear updates the whole way.
General process description only — not a commitment to lend.
Get pre-qualified for a jumbo loan.
Rates, programs, and terms are not guaranteed and are subject to borrower qualification and final lender approval. This is not a commitment to lend.
This program is available for properties located in California only.