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- Motley Fool
It's Getting Easier to Buy an Expensive Home -- Which Could Drive Real Estate Prices Even Higher
Conforming loan limits are expected to increase significantly in 2022, to as much as $1 million in expensive markets.
- Motley Fool
With Soaring Home Prices, Government May Back Home Loans of Close to $1 Million
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government-sponsored entities (GSEs). Because lenders take on less risk when loans can be resold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, lenders are more willing to issue loans to borrowers even if the would-be homeowners don't have perfect credentials. Next year, however, conforming limits could increase dramatically and, in some cases, Fannie and Freddie may actually back loans valued at close to $1 million.
- Bloomberg
Starwood Backs Mortgage Startup Valon at $590 Million Valuation
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