Nonconforming Mortgage


Definition of "Non-Conforming Mortgage"

Dawn Wood, MBA, Broker
Dawn Wood, MBA, Broker Benchmark Realty LLC

A mortgage that does not meet the purchase requirements of the two federal agencies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, because it is too large or for other reasons, such as poor credit or inadequate documentation.

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