Contrary to previous reports, FHA and FHFA will permit appeals for the 2010 limits. The 2010 limits will remain the same from the current limits at 125% of local area median home price up to $729,750 (with a floor for FHA of $271,050 and $417,000 for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae). A full list of the limits is available at HUD.

If you wish to appeal your loan limit, and can demonstrate that sales prices are higher than the current limits, there is a set procedure, and time is short. All appeals must be made by December 21, 2009. Appeals will all be handled by the Santa Ana Homeownership Center. Full details are available in HUD's Mortgagee Letter 2009-50. This will be the only opportunity to appeal the 2010 limits.

Full List of 2010 Limits
HUD's Mortgagee Letter 2009-50