First Choice Mortgage

Loans above $837,500 · Augusta & the CSRA

Buying a high-end home? We have a jumbo for that.

When the loan amount goes above the conforming limit, most banks push you into one product. We don't. As an independent lender and broker we shop VA Jumbo, Conventional Jumbo, and Non-QM Jumbo programs side by side — so you get the right structure, not just whatever the bank has on the shelf.

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VA Jumbo

For qualified veterans buying above the entitlement limit. $0 down may still be possible.

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Conventional Jumbo

Strong credit + reserves? Sharp pricing on agency-overlay jumbos.

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Non-QM Jumbo

Self-employed, bank statement, asset-depletion, or DSCR — alt-doc jumbos for non-traditional buyers.

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One Conversation

Tell us about the property and the buyer — we'll show all three side by side.

See My Jumbo Options

Tell us about the loan. No credit pull.

Which best describes you?

30+

Years closing loans in the CSRA

NMLS# 148371

License

GRMA# 5819

State authority

Required disclosures honored

Equal Housing Lender

Three jumbo paths

Same goal. Three very different loan structures.

A “jumbo” is just a loan amount above the conforming limit (currently around $806K, higher in some counties — and indexed each year). Above that line, the program you choose matters more than ever.

For Veterans

VA Jumbo

Qualified veterans can finance above the standard county VA limit. With full entitlement, $0 down may still be possible on jumbo amounts.

  • Full-entitlement: $0 down may apply
  • Reduced or no PMI even on jumbo
  • Funding fee waived for many disabled vets
  • Faster path for active duty / PCS buyers

Strong Credit

Conventional Jumbo

The traditional path: documented W-2 income, strong credit, healthy reserves. Sharp pricing when the file is clean.

  • Loan amounts well into the multi-million range
  • Best pricing for 720+ credit and 20%+ down
  • Owner-occupied, second-home, and investment
  • Cash-out jumbo refinance available

Non-Traditional Income

Non-QM Jumbo

Self-employed? Bank-statement? Asset-rich but income-light? DSCR investor? Non-QM jumbos look at the file the way it actually exists.

  • Bank-statement income (12 or 24 months)
  • Asset-depletion qualification
  • DSCR for investment properties
  • 1099 / Profit-and-Loss only programs

Why this matters

On a jumbo, “one investor” can cost you a quarter point.

Most banks have one jumbo product. We have access to dozens. On a $1M loan, a quarter-point pricing difference is hundreds per month — and over $50,000 of interest across a 30-year term.

  • We shop the jumbo investor pool — not one bank's shelf
  • We know which investors love which buyer profiles
  • For VA jumbo, we calculate entitlement before quoting
  • Self-employed? We pre-screen the right alt-doc program first

The math at $1M

0.25% rate difference≈ $150 / month
Over 30 years≈ $54,000
Origination shoppingOne conversation, multiple investors
Time cost to youSame as one application

Illustrative only. Actual savings depend on credit, term, down payment, and current market pricing.

Jumbo FAQ

Common questions on bigger loans.

What loan amount makes a loan "jumbo"?+
Anything above the conforming limit set by FHFA each year. For most counties that's currently around $806K; some high-cost counties are higher. We confirm the exact limit for your county before structuring the file.
Can I still get $0 down on a VA Jumbo?+
With full VA entitlement, yes — even on jumbo amounts. With partial entitlement (a prior VA loan still active) the down payment is calculated against the remaining entitlement. We do that math up front.
I'm self-employed. Will I qualify?+
Probably yes — through Non-QM. Bank-statement, P&L-only, and asset-depletion programs are designed for exactly this profile. We'll match your documentation reality to the right investor.
What about an investor loan above conforming?+
DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) jumbo programs qualify the property by its rental income, not your personal income. Common for portfolio buyers and short-term-rental investors.
Will this take longer than a normal loan?+
Not meaningfully. Jumbo files have more documentation, but we work with investors who close on standard timelines. Expect 30–35 days when the file is complete up front.

One conversation. Three jumbo programs compared.

Tell us about the property and the buyer. We'll come back with VA, Conventional, and Non-QM options side by side — no credit pull until you're ready.

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