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Condo Financing is plain tough these days !

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Mortgage and Lending with Core Mortgage Financial

Condo financing has been even more difficult to complete from one year ago. The main reason is the significant amount of foreclosures and lack of the Association financial strength.

Fannie investor rule implementation requirements are very strict. I am having an issue with one loan right now due to insuficcient fidelity bond coverage issue. This was very new info to me.

I am advising all of my realtors to get the condo questionnaire filled out prior to completing the purchase and sale contract.

This will give me time to review the Condo Q to ensure we have a viable deal. This will avoid wasting time and monies if the condo is not warrantable. (Saleable to Fannie or Freddie)

I do have non-warrantable but the terms are not as favorable as warrantable financing.

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Margo Currie
Exit 1 Stop Realty - Saint Augustine Beach, FL

Thanks, Nate, for the information. We've had a terrible time trying to finance condos.

Mar 05, 2010 03:20 AM
Clayton Bonjean
Mainsail Realty Company - Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Broker | Owner | MBA

I have dealt with the same issue.  I was able to find two local lenders that do not require the condo association questionnaire.  The trick is to avoid the larger banks and call a mortgage broker that has many producs to offer and tell them your problem.  If it is categorized as a condotel it better be cash.  I have saved many deals this way.  Good luck.

Mar 05, 2010 03:22 AM
Mike Wilbur
Guild Mortgage Company and Oregon Homes For Heroes - Salem, OR

A great reminder post to all.  Starting up front with the Condo Q is the smart move.

Mar 05, 2010 03:27 AM
Mike Wilbur
Guild Mortgage Company and Oregon Homes For Heroes - Salem, OR

A great reminder post to all.  Starting up front with the Condo Q is the smart move.

Mar 05, 2010 03:27 AM