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What is a 'conforming loan' and how does it differ from a jumbo loan in Kansas?
AA conforming loan meets FNMA/FHLMC guidelines and loan limits; a jumbo loan exceeds those limits and requires different underwriting standards✓ Correct
BA conforming loan is government-backed; a jumbo is privately funded
CConforming loans require 20% down; jumbo loans require 10%
DThey are the same product with different names
Explanation
Conforming loans meet Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac guidelines including loan limits (set annually). Jumbo loans exceed these limits. In most Kansas counties, the conforming limit is at the national baseline. Jumbo loans typically require stricter credit standards.
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