Finance
Which federal agency sets the conforming loan limits for conventional mortgages?
AFHA
BFHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency)✓ Correct
CHUD
DThe Federal Reserve
Explanation
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sets the conforming loan limits annually, which determine the maximum loan amounts that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase.
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