Increase in Maximum Conforming Loan Limits

Increase in Maximum Conforming Loan Limits

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently raised the conforming loan limit from $417,000 to $424,100, marking the first increase since the year 2006. In certain high-cost counties, the loan limit will increase from $625,500 to $636,150.

“The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) established the baseline loan limit of $417,000 and requires this limit to be adjusted each year to reflect the changes in the national average home price,” read a statement from FHFA. These changes and rising home prices indicate that the housing market has returned to pre-recession growth.

Best of all, these changes could help borrowers afford homes in more expensive areas or get more home for their money. Increasing the loan limit means that more homebuyers have the option of choosing a conventional loan over a jumbo loan which could result in more favorable loan terms.

These changes will only affect loans that close on or after January 1, 2017. However, since Inlanta Mortgage is a direct lender with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, we can start taking your loan applications or lock in your rate today! Contact your local Inlanta Mortgage representative for more details.

Edited: Original post was modified with updated and expanded information on 12/5/2016.