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Jumbo Loans in Ventura County

The 2026 one-unit conforming limit in Ventura County is $1,035,000. Any one-unit loan above that is a jumbo loan. Below: how that line falls across 8 Ventura cities.

$1,035,000

2026 1-unit conforming limit

High-cost

County designation

8

Cities covered below

700+

Typical credit score

Overview

What counts as a jumbo loan in Ventura County

Ventura County is a designated high-cost area, so its 2026 one-unit conforming loan limit is $1,035,000 (per FHFA/HUD 2026 loan limits) rather than the $832,750 national baseline. Any one-unit loan above $1,035,000 in Ventura County is a jumbo loan.

Values across the county run from roughly $770K in Oxnard to about $1.61M in Westlake Village, so whether a purchase needs jumbo financing varies widely by city — the table below shows where each one sits against the $1,035,000 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 Ventura 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 $1,035,000 line falls across Ventura 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?
Camarillo$920KHigher-end homes only
Moorpark$940KOften — depends on the home
Ojai$1.17MOften — depends on the home
Oxnard$770KHigher-end homes only
Simi Valley$840KHigher-end homes only
Thousand Oaks$1.05MOften — depends on the home
Ventura$900KHigher-end homes only
Westlake Village$1.61MUsually
Market notes

How jumbo financing plays out in each Ventura city

Camarillo. Most standard Camarillo purchases fall below the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so jumbo financing here generally applies to larger homes rather than the typical purchase.

Moorpark. Most standard Moorpark purchases fall below the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so jumbo financing here generally applies to larger homes rather than the typical purchase.

Ojai. Ojai home values run above the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so a large share of single-family purchases in this scenic valley town are financed as jumbo loans.

Oxnard. Most standard Oxnard purchases fall below the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here typically apply to larger or coastal Harbor-area homes rather than the typical purchase.

Simi Valley. Most standard Simi Valley purchases fall below the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so jumbo loans here typically apply to larger or newer homes rather than the typical purchase.

Thousand Oaks. Thousand Oaks home values run above the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so a large share of single-family purchases in this affluent Conejo Valley city are financed as jumbo loans.

Ventura. Most standard Ventura purchases fall below the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so jumbo financing here generally applies to larger hillside or beachfront homes rather than the typical purchase.

Westlake Village. Westlake Village home values run above the 2026 Ventura County conforming ceiling, so most single-family purchases in this affluent lakeside community are financed as jumbo loans.

FAQ

Jumbo loans in Ventura County — common questions

What is the 2026 jumbo loan limit in Ventura County?
In Ventura County the 2026 one-unit conforming limit is $1,035,000 (per FHFA/HUD 2026 loan limits). A jumbo loan is any one-unit loan amount above $1,035,000. The county carries the high-cost limit rather than the $832,750 national baseline.
Which Ventura cities usually require a jumbo loan?
It varies by city. In Westlake Village, where typical values run around $1.61M, jumbo financing applies to most standard purchases. In Oxnard, closer to $770K, it comes into play mainly on higher-end homes. The table on this page marks where each of the 8 cities we cover falls against the $1,035,000 limit.
How much down payment do jumbo borrowers need in Ventura?
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 Ventura?
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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