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Jumbo Loans in Tennessee

Are you house hunting for a five-bedroom chateau in Brentwood? Or are you looking for something more secluded, like a 100-acre retreat in Roan Mountain? Either way, you’ll need to borrow a big chunk of change to make your dream a reality.

When a prospective homeowner wants to invest in pricey real estate, they often need to secure a jumbo loan. These mortgages exceed lending limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, allowing borrowers to buy properties that otherwise wouldn’t qualify for financing.

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What Is a Jumbo Loan?

A jumbo loan is a mortgage for an amount that exceeds lending limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Unlike conventional loans in Tennessee, jumbo mortgages can’t be secured by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

Some home buyers use jumbo loans to purchase stately mansions or houses on large tracts of land. But, as the housing market continues to run red-hot, more borrowers are using jumbo loans to purchase homes in sought-after areas like Signal Mountain and Franklin.

The only downside? Jumbo loans can be pretty hard to qualify for. They also tend to carry higher interest rates than conventional loans.

Jumbo Mortgage Limits for TN Homebuyers

Whether or not you need to secure a jumbo mortgage depends on the conforming loan limits for your area. In most parts of Tennessee, the 2022 conforming lending limit is $647,200 for a single-family home. In pricier areas like Cannon and Wilson counties, that lending limit jumps to $694,600.

So, if your heart is set on an $875,000 mountain retreat in Flag Pond, a conforming loan won’t work. Instead, you’ll need to team up with a lender to see if you qualify for a jumbo loan in Tennessee.

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Qualifying for a Jumbo Loan in Tennessee

Jumbo loans are considered riskier for lenders because they can’t be guaranteed by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Because of this, lenders have pretty high eligibility standards.

In Tennessee, jumbo loan borrowers must have:

  • A down payment of at least 20%. Some mortgage lenders may let you put less down. If you do, be prepared to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI).
  • A credit score of at least 680. But don’t be surprised if your lender requires a 700 or higher.
  • A debt-to-income ratio of 45% or less. To calculate your DTI, divide your monthly debt expenses by your pre-tax income.
  • An extra appraisal to make sure that the property is worth what you’re borrowing.

Not sure if you’ll qualify for a jumbo loan in Tennessee? Contact us today and we’ll pair you up with a Mortgage Coach who can guide you through the prequalification¹ process.

Pros & Cons of Jumbo Loans

Jumbo loans have their advantages. Namely, if you qualify, you can purchase your dream home in that upscale suburb of Nashville. You could also use a jumbo loan to purchase an investment property in Tennessee, such as a vacation rental near Gatlinburg.

But since jumbo loans are riskier to lenders, they have fairly stringent eligibility requirements. If you do get approved for a jumbo loan in Tennessee, your lender may offer unfavorable loan terms (think: a super-high APR¹).

How to Apply for a Jumbo Loan in TN

From Chattanooga to Memphis, mortgage lenders across the Volunteer State are making the home financing process unbearable.

Why? Because big banks and credit unions just love to bombard prospective borrowers with loads of paperwork, unnecessary steps, and stressful deadlines.

But at Dash, we do mortgage lending differently. We’ve reimagined the lending process by nixing the middleman. Instead of dealing with slow, inefficient loan processors, we do all the work in-house. This keeps things moving really fast – like Bristol Motor Speedway fast.

Ready to hit the gas? Apply online using Dash’s user-friendly system. Once you hit “submit,” we’ll partner you with a Mortgage Coach who can answer all of your burning questions.

Documents & Paperwork to Submit

To apply for a jumbo loan in Tennessee, you’ll need to submit standard documentation. This includes:

  • Proof of income from W2 and tax returns
  • Proof of your debts to determine your debt-to-income ratio
  • Paycheck stubs
  • Bank statements
  • A photo ID
  • Other documents as requested by your Mortgage Coach

Timeline

Applying for a Tennessee jumbo loan should take 10 to 15 minutes, even faster if you gather all of your documentation ahead of time. From there, your lender will begin reviewing your information. Depending on your lender, this step could take three whole months.

If you think three months sounds like an insanely long wait time, we agree. That’s why at Dash Home Loans, we work to get prospective borrowers qualified in a hurry. This saves everyone a whole lot of nail-biting.

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Tennessee Jumbo Loan FAQs

What is a jumbo mortgage?

A jumbo loan is a home financing tool that’s used to purchase high-dollar properties that exceed lending limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. 

What is the limit for a jumbo loan?

In most parts of Tennessee, the conforming lending limit is $647,200 for 2022. However, in some counties, this limit increases to $694,600. These limits are set by the federal government and change annually. 

Are jumbo loans bad?

Not necessarily. Though these mortgages can be risky, they can also make homeownership more attainable for borrowers in high-dollar areas.

Are jumbo loan rates higher?

Typically, yes. Since these loans can’t be guaranteed by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, they generally have higher APRs than conventional mortgages.  

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