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In January 2026, Devon applies for a $900,000 mortgage on a one-unit home in a typical U.S. county that uses the national baseline conforming limit. Which loan classification fits best?

Correct Answer

A) A jumbo non-conforming loan because it exceeds the baseline county limit

For 2026, FHFA set the baseline conforming limit for one-unit properties in most U.S. counties at $832,750. Because Devon's requested loan amount is $900,000 in a county using that baseline, the loan exceeds the conforming limit and is classified as jumbo, which is a non-conforming conventional loan.

Answer Options
A
A jumbo non-conforming loan because it exceeds the baseline county limit
B
A conventional conforming loan because it is below the national ceiling
C
An FHA-insured loan because the amount is above the usual conventional range
D
A USDA guaranteed loan because higher loan amounts require federal backing

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