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A conventional loan is any mortgage loan that is not insured or guaranteed by the government (such as under Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or Department of Agriculture loan programs (USDA)). Conforming loans have maximum loan amounts ($766,550 in 2024 for Texas) that are set by the government. Other rules for conforming loans are set by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, companies that provide backing for conforming loans.


While 20 percent down is the standard, many fixed-rate conventional loans for a primary residence allow for a down payment as small as 3 percent or 5 percent. Private mortgage insurance (PMI): If you put down less than 20 percent, you'll have to pay PMI, an additional fee added to your payments


Benefits of a Conventional Loan

  • Faster underwriting
  • Fewer documents
  • Optional Escrow account (with 20% down payment)
  • Mortgage insurance not required if 80% loan to value (LTV) or less
  • Cancel existing mortgage insurance at 80% LTV (based on original appraised value or sales price)
  • Can be used on all property residential types
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