
Jumbo Loan Refinance Requirements Explained by Duane Buziak, the Refi Guy
Jumbo loan refinance requirements are significantly stricter than conforming loan standards — no Fannie Mae, no Freddie Mac, just private investors pricing full default risk into tighter credit, equity, income, and reserve thresholds. This guide, written by Duane Buziak (NMLS #1110647), breaks down exactly what jumbo borrowers need to qualify, how to calculate their break-even, and when refinancing a high-balance mortgage genuinely makes financial sense.








