Conventional Loans have always been the most common type of mortgage. Conventional Loans are mortgage loans offered by non-government sponsored lenders. A conventional, or conforming, mortgage typically adheres to the guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It may have either a fixed or adjustable rate (ARM). Luminate Michigan offers Conventional Mortgage loans anywhere in the country!

Conventional Loan Facts

Rumor has always been that a 20% down payment is required for all Conventional Loans, which is simply that... a rumor! Luminate Michigan offers Conventional programs with much lower down payment options. Conventional Loan programs only require a 3% down payment if you qualify as a first-time homebuyer... BUT only 5% down if you are a current or recent homeowner. Keep in mind that private mortgage insurance (PMI) is typically required if you don't put at least 20% down on a purchase, or have 20% equity when refinancing. Don't let PMI scare you! It can be very minimal with good credit. In some cases, Alex Kandah and his team may be able to prevent needing PMI with lower down payments or less equity.

Conforming vs. Non-Conforming Loans

Conventional loans are split into two types: conforming and non-conforming. Conforming loans fall within typical Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines and county loan limits. Non-conforming loans step outside of those guidelines or loan limits to jumbo loans or other alternate loan options.

Benefits of Conventional Loans

Conventional loans are intended for borrowers with better credit scores, and have good rates and flexibility. Conventional loans are available to borrowers with lower credit scores but typically are more advantageous to borrowers with higher credit scores, solid work history with documented income, and no derogatory credit instances such as foreclosures, short sales, or bankruptcies in recent years. Although, you are eligible for a conventional loan if you have had a foreclosure, short sale, bankruptcy, etc. after a certain amount of time has passed.

Conventional Loan Limits

Different counties have different limits on how much you can borrow for a Conventional Loan. The baseline conventional loan limit was increased to $766,550 in 2024 for one-unit properties. This means you may be able to purchase a home priced almost $807,000 with as little as 5% down in most counties! Some high-balance or high-cost counties have a baseline loan limit of $1,149,825 which gives you more buying power for higher priced homes there. The loan limits are also higher for multifamily 2-4 unit homes in all counties, but keep in mind those may have higher down payment requirements. Some counties will allow you to obtain a Conventional loan up to $2,211,600 for a 4-unit home!

Get Pre-Approved for a Conventional Loan

Luminate Michigan offers Conventional Mortgage loans anywhere in United States including the immediate surrounding cities such as Troy, Rochester Hills, Birmingham, Shelby Township, Macomb, West Bloomfield, Ann Arbor as well as the entire state of Michigan. For more information on Conventional Loans or how to get pre-qualified, call or text us today at (248) 633-8555 or email miteam@boemortgage.com.