About This Program in Boulder
With a median price of $895,000, most Boulder home purchases exceed Boulder County's $879,750 conforming limit — making jumbo financing the standard, not the exception. Jumbo loans above $879,750 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% ($179,000) and can go lower on select programs with strong credit profiles.

