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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a conventional loan?

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Correct answer: Backed by a government agency guarantee

Conventional loans are NOT backed by a government agency — that's what makes them "conventional." Government-backed loans include FHA (insured by FHA), VA (guaranteed by VA), and USDA (guaranteed by USDA).

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