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Conforming Mortgage Loan

Fannie Mae

Updated 10-31-2026

Conforming Mortgage Loan

A conventional mortgage loan that has an original loan amount not exceeding the current Fannie Mae loan limit ("current" refers to when Fannie Mae purchased or securitized the mortgage). If a mortgage was originated prior to the current year, the loan limit that was in effect on the origination date is disregarded.

Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms

Fannie Mae · p. 8

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