By using point-coupling versions of finite range nuclear relativistic mean field models containing cubic and quartic self interactions in the scalar field σ, a nonrelativistic limit is achieved. This approach allows an analytical expression for the symmetry energy (J) as a function of its slope (L) in a unified form, namely, L = 3J + f (m * , ρo, Bo, Ko), where the quantities m * , ρo, Bo and Ko are bulk parameters at the nuclear matter saturation density ρo. This result establishes a linear correlation between L and J which is reinforced by exact relativistic calculations. An analogous analytical correlation is also found for J, L and the symmetry energy curvature (Ksym). Based on these results, we propose graphic constraints in L × J and Ksym × L planes which finite range models must satisfy.