Jumbo mortgage
A loan that exceeds the maximum loan amount allowed by the most common mortgage investors. Currently, a jumbo loan is any loan in an amount that is greater than $252,700. The cost of obtaining a jumbo mortgage is generally higher than the cost of obtaining a conforming mortgage. Also known as a non-conforming loan.
 
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