conforming loan

Definition of "conforming loan"
  1. A mortgage loan of a size that either qualifies for purchase by Fannie Mae or can be guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration, with the amount limit being adjustable and potentially higher in high-cost areas
How to use "conforming loan" in a sentence
  1. The couple was relieved to find out their mortgage was a conforming loan and could be backed by the government.
  2. The bank suggested opting for a conforming loan as its limit was adjusted to accommodate the high cost of living in the city.
  3. The small business loan they applied for was too large to be considered a conforming loan.

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