Definition of "Conventional loan"

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Mortgage loan not insured or guaranteed by a governmental agency such as the Federal Home Administration or the Veterans Administration. This type of loan is repayable in fixed monthly payments with a fixed rate and term (typically not exceeding 30 years), secured by real property.

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