MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT

The maximum amount that an individual can borrow. The lender set the maximum loan amount based on various factors such as the selected loan program, value of the property that needs the loan, and the borrower's qualifying ratios and credit history. Lenders offer several loan programs that is tailored for different classes of borrowers.

In the United States, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) sets the limit on the mortgages that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may guarantee.