Astoria Federal Jumbo Mortgages

I noticed recently that Astoria Federal has capped their jumbo loans at $1.5m, down from $2.5m. They had been one of the few banks in the area making jumbos, albeit at conservative LTVs (50-55%). Anyone know what’s going on in the jumbo market? Doesn’t look like they’re feeling the love from the nascent economic recovery.

By NorthHeights |