Buying a high-value home with a jumbo loan, step by step
Sources for buyers
In brief
Estate Purchase Guide relies on FHFA's conforming limits, Fannie Mae's Selling Guide and CFPB consumer guidance.
Last reviewed against the primary sources listed below.
How we review
We compare each page with these sources and update the reviewed date when we do.
Sources for buyers
- FHFA: Conforming loan limit values
- Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-4.1-01: Minimum reserve requirements
- Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-1.2-01: Appraisal report forms and exhibits
- CFPB: What is a Loan Estimate?
- CFPB: What is a Closing Disclosure?
- CFPB: Do I have the right to receive a copy of my home appraisal?
- CFPB: Regulation B section 1002.14, rules on providing appraisals and valuations
- CFPB: My appraisal is less than the sale price. What does that mean for me?
- CFPB: Buying a house
- CFPB: What's the difference between a prequalification letter and a preapproval letter?
- CFPB: Conventional loans
- CFPB: What is a debt-to-income ratio?
- IRS: About Schedule E (Form 1040)
- CFPB: Closing on your new home