About This Program in Aspen
With a median price of $3,200,000, most Aspen home purchases exceed Pitkin County's $1,209,750 conforming limit — making jumbo financing the standard, not the exception. Jumbo loans above $1,209,750 are not sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and are instead underwritten by portfolio lenders, each with their own guidelines. Down payment requirements typically start at 20% ($640,000) and can go lower on select programs with strong credit profiles.

