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Jumbo Loans in Los Angeles County

The 2026 one-unit conforming limit in Los Angeles County is $1,249,125. Any one-unit loan above that is a jumbo loan. Below: how that line falls across 40 Los Angeles cities.

$1,249,125

2026 1-unit conforming limit

High-cost

County designation

40

Cities covered below

700+

Typical credit score

Overview

What counts as a jumbo loan in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is a designated high-cost area, so its 2026 one-unit conforming loan limit is $1,249,125 (per FHFA/HUD 2026 loan limits) rather than the $832,750 national baseline. Any one-unit loan above $1,249,125 in Los Angeles County is a jumbo loan.

Values across the county run from roughly $470K in Lancaster to about $3.69M in Beverly Hills, so whether a purchase needs jumbo financing varies widely by city — the table below shows where each one sits against the $1,249,125 limit.

Typical requirements

  • A strong credit score, generally 700 or higher
  • A larger down payment (often 10–20%+)
  • Significant cash reserves
  • Full documentation of income and assets

Potential benefits

  • Finance high-value Los Angeles properties in a single loan
  • Competitive rates for strong borrowers
  • Fixed and adjustable options
  • Available for primary, second, and investment homes
City by city

Where the $1,249,125 line falls across Los Angeles County

Typical home values are Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) figures for June 2026, rounded. ZHVI reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range, so it sits below the median sale price in markets with a heavy luxury tail. Provided as a market reference for general education only; not an appraisal or valuation of any specific property.

CityTypical home value
approx., mid-2026
Is a jumbo loan usually needed?
Arcadia$1.41MOften — depends on the home
Beverly Hills$3.69MAlmost always
Brentwood$2.88MAlmost always
Burbank$1.19MOften — depends on the home
Calabasas$1.73MUsually
Carson$800KHigher-end homes only
Culver City$1.31MOften — depends on the home
Downey$890KHigher-end homes only
El Segundo$1.75MUsually
Encino$1.44MUsually
Gardena$790KHigher-end homes only
Glendale$1.2MOften — depends on the home
Hawthorne$880KHigher-end homes only
Hermosa Beach$2.3MUsually
Inglewood$760KHigher-end homes only
La Cañada Flintridge$2.48MUsually
Lancaster$470KRarely
Long Beach$860KHigher-end homes only
Los Angeles$950KHigher-end homes only
Malibu$3.21MAlmost always
Manhattan Beach$3.32MAlmost always
Marina del Rey$1.34MOften — depends on the home
Palmdale$510KRarely
Palos Verdes Estates$2.79MAlmost always
Pasadena$1.21MOften — depends on the home
Pomona$690KRarely
Rancho Palos Verdes$1.83MUsually
Redondo Beach$1.5MUsually
San Marino$2.84MAlmost always
Santa Clarita$800KHigher-end homes only
Santa Monica$1.7MUsually
Sherman Oaks$1.35MOften — depends on the home
Studio City$1.58MUsually
Torrance$1.12MHigher-end homes only
Venice$1.82MUsually
West Hollywood$1000KHigher-end homes only
West Los AngelesNot tracked separatelyDepends on the home
Westwood$1.35MOften — depends on the home
Whittier$830KHigher-end homes only
Woodland Hills$1.21MOften — depends on the home
Market notes

How jumbo financing plays out in each Los Angeles city

Arcadia. Arcadia's typical home value runs above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, and its large rebuilt estates push well past it — the majority of purchases here are financed as jumbo loans.

Beverly Hills. In Beverly Hills the typical home value sits far above the 2026 high-cost conforming ceiling, so the overwhelming majority of Beverly Hills purchases and refinances are financed as jumbo loans rather than conforming loans.

Brentwood. Brentwood is a premier Westside enclave where typical values sit far above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — nearly all standard purchases here are financed with jumbo loans.

Burbank. Burbank's typical home value sits near the 2026 conforming ceiling, so whether a purchase needs a jumbo loan often depends on the specific home — larger or updated properties frequently push past the limit.

Calabasas. Calabasas is an affluent gated-community market where typical values run well above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — the majority of purchases here are financed as jumbo loans.

Carson. Most standard Carson purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here typically apply to larger homes rather than the typical purchase.

Culver City. Culver City's typical home value runs above the 2026 conforming ceiling, so a substantial share of detached-home purchases here cross into jumbo territory even though entry-level condos may still fit conforming limits.

Downey. Most standard Downey purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo financing here generally applies to larger or premium homes rather than the typical purchase.

El Segundo. El Segundo's typical home value runs above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so a large share of purchases in this compact beach-and-tech city are financed as jumbo loans.

Encino. Encino's typical home value runs above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, and its larger gated and hillside estates push well past it — those purchases are commonly financed as jumbo loans.

Gardena. Most standard Gardena purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo financing here is generally reserved for larger or higher-end homes.

Glendale. Glendale's typical home value runs at or slightly above the 2026 conforming ceiling, so many detached-home purchases here — especially in the hillside neighborhoods — require jumbo financing.

Hawthorne. Most standard Hawthorne purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here generally come into play for larger homes rather than the typical purchase.

Hermosa Beach. Hermosa Beach is a premium South Bay beach town where typical values run far above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — nearly every standard purchase is financed as a jumbo loan.

Inglewood. Most standard Inglewood purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here typically apply to larger or newly redeveloped homes rather than the typical purchase.

La Cañada Flintridge. La Cañada Flintridge home values run well above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — nearly all standard purchases in this foothill community are financed as jumbo loans.

Lancaster. Standard Lancaster purchases fall well below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo financing is rarely needed here and applies only to unusually large or custom Antelope Valley homes.

Long Beach. Most standard Long Beach purchases fall below the 2026 conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here typically come into play for higher-end coastal and waterfront homes rather than the typical single-family purchase.

Los Angeles. Citywide, the typical Los Angeles home value sits near the 2026 conforming ceiling, but in the city's higher-priced neighborhoods purchase prices routinely exceed it — and those buyers turn to jumbo financing.

Malibu. Malibu is one of the most expensive coastal markets in the country, with typical values many times the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — virtually every standard Malibu purchase is financed as a jumbo loan.

Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Beach is one of the South Bay's priciest markets, with typical values several times the 2026 conforming ceiling — virtually every standard purchase here is financed as a jumbo loan.

Marina del Rey. Marina del Rey's waterfront condos and homes typically price above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so a large share of purchases in this harbor community require jumbo financing.

Palmdale. Standard Palmdale purchases fall well below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans are seldom required here outside of unusually large custom homes.

Palos Verdes Estates. Palos Verdes Estates is among the peninsula's most exclusive markets, with typical values far above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — virtually all standard purchases are jumbo loans.

Pasadena. Pasadena's typical home value sits around the 2026 conforming ceiling, and its larger historic and estate homes regularly carry prices well above it — those purchases are commonly financed as jumbo loans.

Pomona. Standard Pomona purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo financing here is generally limited to larger or higher-end homes.

Rancho Palos Verdes. Rancho Palos Verdes is a hillside coastal community where typical values run well above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — most ocean-view purchases here are financed as jumbo loans.

Redondo Beach. Redondo Beach home values typically run above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so most single-family and townhome purchases in this South Bay beach city require jumbo financing.

San Marino. San Marino is one of the San Gabriel Valley's most exclusive markets, with typical values far above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling — virtually every standard purchase is a jumbo loan.

Santa Clarita. Most standard Santa Clarita purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here typically apply to larger estate and luxury-tract homes rather than the typical purchase.

Santa Monica. With the typical Santa Monica home priced well above the 2026 conforming ceiling, most single-family and many condo purchases here require jumbo financing to reach the full purchase price.

Sherman Oaks. Sherman Oaks home values typically run above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so a large share of detached-home purchases south of the boulevard require jumbo financing.

Studio City. Studio City's typical home value sits above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so most hillside and prime-flats purchases here are financed as jumbo loans.

Torrance. Torrance sits right around the 2026 conforming ceiling, so whether a purchase needs a jumbo loan often comes down to the specific home and down payment — larger detached homes here frequently push the loan amount above the limit.

Venice. Venice home values run well above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so most single-family and many remodeled bungalow purchases in this beachside neighborhood are financed as jumbo loans.

West Hollywood. West Hollywood's detached homes typically price above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so single-family purchases here often require jumbo financing even where entry-level condos still fit conforming limits.

West Los Angeles. Typical West Los Angeles home values run above the 2026 conforming ceiling, so a large share of single-family purchases on the Westside are financed with jumbo loans rather than conforming loans.

Westwood. Westwood's typical home value runs above the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so most single-family purchases near UCLA and the village are financed as jumbo loans.

Whittier. Most standard Whittier purchases fall below the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here typically apply to larger hillside or historic homes rather than the typical purchase.

Woodland Hills. Woodland Hills sits near the 2026 Los Angeles County conforming ceiling, so whether a purchase needs a jumbo loan often depends on the specific home — larger or hillside Warner Center-area properties frequently push past the limit.

FAQ

Jumbo loans in Los Angeles County — common questions

What is the 2026 jumbo loan limit in Los Angeles County?
In Los Angeles County the 2026 one-unit conforming limit is $1,249,125 (per FHFA/HUD 2026 loan limits). A jumbo loan is any one-unit loan amount above $1,249,125. The county carries the high-cost limit rather than the $832,750 national baseline.
Which Los Angeles cities usually require a jumbo loan?
It varies by city. In Beverly Hills, where typical values run around $3.69M, jumbo financing applies to most standard purchases. In Lancaster, closer to $470K, it comes into play mainly on higher-end homes. The table on this page marks where each of the 40 cities we cover falls against the $1,249,125 limit.
How much down payment do jumbo borrowers need in Los Angeles?
Jumbo programs commonly look for 10 to 20 percent or more, along with a credit score generally at or above 700 and meaningful cash reserves. The exact figure depends on the loan amount, the property, and your overall profile.
Do jumbo loans cost more than conforming loans in Los Angeles?
Not necessarily. For strong borrowers jumbo pricing is often very competitive with conforming loans, and in some markets it prices close to or below a comparable conforming loan. Pricing depends on credit, down payment, reserves, and the specific program.

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