Searching for Jumbo loan lenders with low down payment choices?

San Diego home buyers who are thinking about buying a higher priced home do understand that many jumbo loan programs will vary in terms of interest rates with regards to conforming loans below $424,100 and may call for a down payment of  20% or more.

Traditionally, local banks and many conservative lenders made it a condition for a 20 percent down payment or even higher in some situations based on the loan amount.  In addition, a borrower's credit score and the type of property can greatly influence the lowest down payment one needs to bring in, not withstanding which lender you apply with.

By and large, jumbo loans call for larger down payments (20-30% or more) than conforming loan amounts because the loan amounts are larger $424,100 or more in high cost California counties like San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara.

Perhaps, you're seeking a mortgage from $900K -1.5 million with a small down payment. You are in luck. In 2017, with good credit scores above 740,  verified employment and income, and low debt to income ratios, you just might be eligible.

Did you know there is a new jumbo mortgage program that only demands a five percent down payment? That's right, a jumbo loan with up to 95% LTV.

It certainly appears like lender's feel more confident that th housing market is strong with offerings like this.
However, unlike the loosy goosy days prior to the housing meltdown, a qualified borrower for this product will really have to be strong financially.

For instance, in spite of only needing to have a five percent down payment, the borrower must have a minimum FICO credit score of 740, have 9 or more months of mortgage payments need to be in a liquid account,  no housing delinquencies in the last 4 years, and the borrower's debt-to-income ratio must be no more than 35%. Simply put, you have to be financially strong.

This is only allowed for a purchase  or refinance of an existing loan with no cash back. This is in contrast to the housing boom times before 2007 where many people could qualify without traditional income documentation.

The program includes private mortgage insurance that is built into the rate for any loans over 80% loan to value.

In our research, we discovered that this program also differ from a decade ago whereby the lender doesn't allow a first and second mortgage piggyback combo at 95 LTV.

However, there is a 90 LTV jumbo mortgage that does allow a 1st and 2nd combo with a 720 credit score to $1.5 million. 9 months PITI in reserves is needed for this program.

Borrowers have the option to decide on a variety of loan types such as the 5, 7, and 10-year adjustable-rate mortgages, or the 15-year and 30-year fixed mortgages.

Just to be clear, a conventional loan is available with only a 3% down payment, or a FHA loan with 3.5% down in San Diego.

Are There Super Jumbo Loans for First Time Buyers?

Does anyone have suggestions on banks that will originate jumbo million dollar loans to people who do not have countless stacks of cash lying around idle and are a FTHB? I don't want to get cornered into a position with the lender who at the last minute may change the terms due to items out of my control.

When it comes to rates on their Jumbo ARMs, Union Bank does a great job. The larger banks: Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America pretty much control the million dollar+ market with very attractive rates but longer closing times. Keep in mind the restrictions on first time home buyers (those who have not owned a home in the last three years) with cash reserve requirements of 12 months after closing and loan limits of $1 million maximum. It would be a horror story to find this out towards the end. The banks are just covering their bases with the 12 month liquid reserve requirement although Chase and Wells allow the reserves to be from a retirement account with the 12 month reserve requirement although Chase and Wells allows it to be from a retirement account and other liquid assets. What lender in their right mind would want to approve a loan only to discover the borrower cannot repay the loan in a couple months.

Assistance for High Cost Area Borrowers

Prospective homebuyers in high cost areas are part of a growing trend for down payment assistance (DAP) programs. High-cost areas where homebuyers who predominantly need help live in the Tri-state-area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and regions of California. With years of analyses, people who are beginning their careers as a doctor and faculty professors at universities are professions who are typically given financial assistance. Some may feel they will already have perks in their profession, so why give them more advantages. The programs exists because this group of professions has the highest repayment rate for mortgage loans.
Most lenders who offer jumbo loans generally demand 20% or higher down payments from borrowers, and that can be substantial money to come up with when the home price is $750,000 or more. Fortunately, for borrowers down payment help can come in the form of advances on bonuses, lump-sum payments, or a second mortgage with highly attractive terms made by the employer.
Universities are well-known for providing assistance to their professors that take the form of yearly monetary supplements which can be used for a down payment, closing costs, or other fees.
As mentioned previously, those who have enjoyed a long standing benefit are physicians. Some loan programs have just 5% down terms up to $900,000 with certain restrictions for current residents, interns and fellows. As well there are your local city and state down payment programs for city teachers, firemen, and law enforcement.
And for home buyers who do not qualify for those programs due to profession, they can look into FHA loans as a means of securing jumbo financing in high-cost areas. Limits for an FHA loan can be as high as $729,750 in some parts and borrowers only need a 3.5% down payment, however, the FHA seems to revise its conditions every year or so once a program becomes widely popular so don't be surprised if down payment and/or mortgage insurance rise for jumbo loans.