Million Dollar Mortgages are available for the high net worth borrowers such as, but not limited to business executives, celebrities, professional sports stars, etc.
The average interest rates on jumbo mortgages are typically greater than is normal for conforming mortgages, and vary depending on property types and mortgage amount.
Loans over a 1 million dollars or super jumbo loans may require more verifications than smaller loan amounts. The higher the loan amount the higher the risk. More reserves may be required as well as higher fico scores.
1 Mil or 40 Million most lenders want to see liquid assets. Although, in some cases gift funds from a family member are acceptable.
One reason lenders prefer to have a higher down payment from jumbo loan seekers is the higher risk involved. Jumbo home prices can be more subjective and not as easily sold to a mainstream borrower, therefore many lenders may require two appraisals on a jumbo mortgage loan.