In recent weeks many lenders increased their loan limits for conforming loans ahead of anticipated increases by FHFA.

Many expanded-credit MBS are performing better than Fitch Ratings’ initial expectations. The rating service also completed a review of ratings on jumbo MBS, resulting in more limited upgrade activity.

CrossCountry, Rocket boost conforming loans limits by 1.5%; UWM offers pricing incentive for jumbos; Castlelake and Redwood partner on first mortgage-backed security; CV3 on track for record originations.

Non-agency jumbo mortgage production increased by 25.0% on a quarterly basis in the second quarter to an estimated $90.00 billion. (Includes data table.)

The volume of jumbo mortgages handled by 30 major servicers increased by 1.1% from the end of March to the end of June. (Includes data table.)

Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages declined by 18.2% on a quarterly basis in the first quarter of 2026. (Includes one data table.)

The denial rate on jumbo mortgages fell to 12.1% in 2025, down from 13.0% in 2024. (Includes one data table.)

Correspondent sales of jumbo mortgages increased by 39.7% on an annual basis in 2025. (Includes two data tables.)

The annual adjustment that FHFA makes to conforming loan limits presents opportunities and challenges for jumbo lenders, according to new research.

Non-agency jumbo mortgages gained market share with production up nearly 40% on an annual basis in 2025. All but one of the top 10 non-agency jumbo lenders reported year-on-year increases. (Includes data table.)