Compare the Amount You Need to Borrow
Conforming or Jumbo? Start With the Loan Amount
A higher purchase price does not automatically require a jumbo loan. Subtract your down payment, then compare the resulting loan amount with the applicable limit. Review rates, closing costs, mortgage insurance where applicable, and cash required after closing.
$1 Million Price, $200,000 Down
The resulting loan amount is $800,000, within Hennepin County’s 2026 conforming limit for a single family home. This illustrates the loan size only; borrower and property eligibility still apply.
$1 Million Price, $100,000 Down
The resulting loan amount is $900,000, above the same conforming limit. Compare available jumbo financing and its down payment, credit, documentation, and reserve requirements before deciding.
Illustrations exclude closing costs. Hennepin County’s 2026 conforming limit for a single family home is $832,750. Source: FHFA conforming loan limits. Limits are reviewed annually. These examples do not establish a minimum down payment or loan approval.
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