Conventional Loan
A mortgage not insured or guaranteed by a government agency such as the FHA, VA or USDA.
What does conventional loan mean?
Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type, made by private lenders and often sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. They can be conforming or jumbo, and typically need a higher credit score than an FHA loan but avoid FHA mortgage-insurance premiums.
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