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Exploring Conventional Loan Policies for Home Buyers

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Mortgage Loan Officer & Branch Manager · Fairway Home Mortgage · NMLS #1410557
Trevor Higgins is a Charlotte NC mortgage loan officer with 12+ years of lending experience, 500+ verified 5-star reviews, and a 98% on-time closing rate. He specializes in FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, and DSCR investor loans — lending nationwide from Charlotte, NC.
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Key Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac Guidelines

  • 2026 Charlotte conforming limit: $832,750
  • PMI required below 20% down; auto-cancels at 20% of original purchase price
  • Maximum 10 financed properties per borrower (DSCR has no limit)
  • Primary, second home, and investment all eligible
  • Gift funds allowed with donor letter and relationship documentation
  • Self-employed: 2-year average of net income from tax returns

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