Finance

In Louisiana, a buyer who needs a larger mortgage than the conforming loan limit must obtain a:

AGovernment-insured FHA loan
BJumbo (non-conforming) mortgage loan from a portfolio lender or large bank✓ Correct
CVA-guaranteed mortgage loan
DUSDA Rural Development loan

Explanation

Loans exceeding the FHFA conforming loan limits cannot be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Borrowers needing larger loans must obtain jumbo mortgages from lenders who retain these loans in their portfolios — typically with stricter qualification requirements and higher rates.

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