Max Conventional Loan Higher | Everything You Need To Know - Berkshire Lending

Just wanted to let you know we are working on increased maximum Conventional loan amounts of $625,000 in Texas now.
This is significant, because you can now use a Conventional loan to purchase a home that would have required a Jumbo loan previously. This means less down payment and lower rates. If you would like to get pricing on a Conventional loan for you, just contact our offices and we’ll get it for you! That’s it for today! For more information please visit our website | Berkshire Lending |

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