- 01ConventionalA standard mortgage that isn’t backed by the government.
- 02FHAInsured by the FHA, with flexible credit guidelines.
- 03VAFor eligible veterans, service members and surviving spouses.
- 04USDAFor eligible homes in rural and some suburban areas.
- 05JumboFor loan amounts above the conforming limit.
- 06RefinanceChange your rate or term, or take cash out.
- 07Second MortgageBorrow against your equity and keep your first mortgage.
- 08RenovationBuy or refinance and fund the renovation in one loan.
- 09Down Payment AssistancePrograms that can help cover your down payment.

For homes that need a larger loan.
A jumbo loan is a mortgage above the conforming loan limit, the largest loan that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will buy. Because they don’t buy it, each lender sets its own rules for credit, down payment and cash reserves.
That makes jumbo loans worth shopping. Vadim compares jumbo programs across lenders, for a main home, a second home or an investment property.
Four things to know about jumbo loans.
- 01
The limit changes yearly
The conforming limit is set each year, and it is higher in high-cost counties.
- 02
Reserves count
Lenders often ask for savings left over after closing, called reserves.
- 03
Fixed or adjustable
Both are available, and terms vary from lender to lender.
- 04
A closer look at income
Expect full documentation of your income and assets.
One broker, from the first call to the keys.
Talk it through
A call about your plans, your numbers and your timeline.
Apply once
One application and one credit check, while Vadim looks at several lenders.
Vadim shops the loan
As a broker, he compares loans from multiple lenders and brings you the options.
Close
He stays with you through underwriting, the appraisal and closing.
Nine ways to buy or refinance a home.
Buying your first home, refinancing the one you have, or borrowing against it. Investing instead? See the investor loans.