Conforming Loan

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Real Estate

A loan that conforms to Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) guidelines. See also: non-conforming loan.

Is a loan that does not exceed Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's loan limits. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans are referred to as conforming loans.

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A loan which meets all requirements to be eligible for purchase or securitization by FNMA or FHLMC (Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac) which has a loan amount below the level deemed to be the limit for "Jumbo" loans

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