A conventional mortgage is a home loan not insured or guaranteed by a government agency. These loans are offered by private lenders and typically require higher credit scores, and down payments compared to government-backed loans. Conventional mortgages can be conforming, meeting the standards of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or non-conforming, which do not meet these standards.

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