Conventional Loan Requirements: What You Need to Qualify
Though it’s the most popular form of loan, conventional mortgages have higher credit score requirements than government-backed loans.
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Jennifer Sisson has over five years of finance experience and is an expert in investing, mortgages, real estate, and budgeting. Her work has been featured by Business Insider and FinanceBuzz.
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Reina Marszalek has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and is a senior mortgage editor at Credible.
Updated December 15, 2024
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