Tag: conventional loan limits

Battle of the Mortgages: FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans

Compare FHA loans vs Conventional Loans

If you are a potential homebuyer you will soon face the Battle of the Loans between FHA and Conventional loans. There are key differences between the two loans that borrowers should take into account. Each has unique requirements and regulations that we will explore throughout the post, making it easier for borrowers to make a… Read more »

2020 FHA Loan Limits

FHA Loan Limits Increased for 2020 On December 3, 2019, FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 19-19 to increase the FHA Loan Limits for new case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2020. The FHA loan limits have increased from 2019 FHA loan limits of $314,827 to the new floor of $331,760 for 1 UNIT properties. Related:… Read more »

2019 Conventional Loan Limits

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced increased loan limits for the 2019 calendar year for Conventional Home Loans. The maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2019 will be effective for all loans sold on or after January 1st, 2019.  In most of the U.S.,… Read more »

2018 Conforming Loan Limits and FHA Loan Limits Increased

On November 28, 2017, it was announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, that for 2018 the baseline loan limit for conforming loans will increase from $424,100 to $453,100. This is due to raising house prices and real estate appreciation. According to the FHFA, from the third quarter of 2016 to the third… Read more »