Jumbo Loans in Fairfax, VA
Financing above the conforming limit for higher-priced homes.
Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving Fairfax and all of Fairfax County County.
Fairfax at a glance
City of Fairfax (~$735K) within Fairfax County — the largest, highest-value NoVA county and a Fort Belvoir/DoD hub. High-cost limits ($1,249,125). Note the county median (~$813K) runs higher than the city. High-balance VA, VA-jumbo, and move-up conventional. (Fairfax City median dipped -7.6% YoY on mix.)
Serving Fairfax neighborhoods including Fairfax City, Fairfax Station, Burke, Vienna (adjacent), Oakton, Kings Park.
Why a jumbo loan in Fairfax?
Buyers in higher-cost markets purchasing above the 2026 conforming/high-cost limit.
- ✦Loan amounts above the conforming limit
- ✦Competitive jumbo rates and terms
- ✦Options for strong-credit, higher-reserve borrowers
Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grant — 2% of purchase price (with a Virginia Housing Conventional first mortgage) or 2.5% (with a Virginia Housing FHA first mortgage). Qualified first-time homebuyer (no ownership in past 3 years) OR repeat buyer purchasing in an Area of Economic Opportunity; must use an eligible Virginia Housing bond first mortgage (Conventional or FHA); household income within Virginia Housing DPA income limits; within sales-price/loan limits; minimum 600 credit score; borrower brings at least 1% of purchase price from own funds/eligible gift. Cannot be combined with the Plus Second Mortgage or Closing Cost Assistance Grant.
Jumbo Loans FAQ
- When do I need a jumbo loan?
- When your loan amount exceeds your county's 2026 conforming limit. I'll tell you the exact threshold for your area and whether a jumbo is needed.
“Homeownership is a partnership.” Let's talk about your jumbo loan in Fairfax. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.