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Conventional Loan Booklet

Low-down options, PMI, and how to get the best pricing.

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Conventional Loan Booklet

Free educational PDF · plain-English, no sales pitch.

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What's inside

  • 3%, 5%, 10%, 20% down — what each path actually costs you
  • How private mortgage insurance (PMI) is priced, and how to drop it
  • Loan-level price adjustments: why credit and LTV move your rate
  • Conforming vs. high-balance limits in your county
  • Documenting income, assets, and reserves without surprises

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