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How Do Delinquent Homeowners Association (HOA) Dues Affect FHA Mortgages?

Reblogger Gina Chirico
Real Estate Agent with Lattimer Realty

 

Whitestone Gardens Condo Complex in Bloomfield NJIf you are buying a condo and using FHA financing Rodney explains below how delinquent Homeowners Association ("HOA") dues affect your FHA mortgage.  

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Via Rodney Mason - FHA 203K / REO / USDA /VA HomePath Specialist - Georgia / Alabama (Prospect Mortgage, Atlanta, GA):

How Do Delinquent Homeowners Association (HOA) Dues Affect FHA Mortgages?

As part of the FHA condo project approval process, various aspect of the Home Owner's Association must be evaluated.  One such aspect is the delinquency rate of the current owners.  FHA guidelines require that no more than 15% of the total units can be in arrears on their condominium association fee payments.  Arrears is defined as more than 30 days past due.  This does not include late fees or other administrative expenses. The 15% includes all units (occupied, investor, bank-owned, vacant).

Should the delinquency percentage exceed 15%, exception requests may only be considered on a case-by-case basis.  The mortgage lender can submit a request to the jurisdictional HOC for the property.  No exception requests can be processed by the mortgage lender under the DELRAP option. Of course, FHA does reserve the right to reject any exception request received.

In order to be considered for an exception request, the following requirements must be met:

  • No more than 20% of the total units can be in arrears (more than 30 days past due).
  • The HOA provides a report for the past six months that reflects the history of unpaid assessments.
  • The HOA current reserve fund balance and current operating results (documented HOA Balance Sheet and Income/Expense financial statements dated less than 90 days at the time of submission) evidences excess available funds in the amount of the outstanding arrearage.
  • A review of the HOA financial statements and verification of the reserve account balance reveals that the HOA has sufficiently accounted for bad debt and arrearages.
  • A current reserve study that is no greater than 24 months old supports the sufficiency of the current HOA assessments to meet the project component replacement needs.
  • The HOA provides evidence of actions to collect the unpaid arrearages, including legal action, execution of payment plans, or other similar efforts.
  • The exception terminates with the expiration of the current condominium project approval.

HOA Dues delinquencies is just one of the many aspects of the FHA condo project approval process.

 

 

It is always advisable to consult with a knowledgeable lending professional when navigating today's turbulent mortgage and real estate marketplace.  I am committed, qualified and equipped to help you evaluate your options!

 

Also check out:

Conventional Financing Mortgage Program Overview/Updates

FHA Financing Mortgage Program Overview/Updates

Georgia Dream Down Payment Assistance Program Overview/Updates

HomePath Financing Mortgage Program Overview/Updates

USDA Financing Mortgage Program Updates  

Programs Include:

  • Conventional (Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac)
  • HomePath - #1 Volume Retail Lender
  • HomePath Renovation
  • FHA
  • FHA 203K Renovation Loans (Streamline or Consultant)
  • Georgia Dream Down Payment Assistance
  • Jumbo
  • USDA
  • VA
  • Conventional Condo Project Approvals
  • FHA DELRAP / HRAP Condo Project Approvals

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Rodney Mason is a Sr Loan Officer located in Atlanta, GA.  He is also 203K Renovation Loan and HomePath REO Property Specialist.  He can be reached at (404) 591-2453.

Providing financing for cities across Georgia including: Acworth, Albany, Alpharetta, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Austell, Avondale Estates, Blairsville, Bloomingdale, Blue Ridge, Bogart, Brunswick, Buckhead, Buford, Canton, Carrollton, Cartersville, Chatsworth, Clayton, College Park, Columbus, Commerce, Conyers, Covington, Cumming, Dahlonega,  Dacula, Dalton, Dawsonville, Decatur, Doraville, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Fayetteville, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Greensboro, Hampton,  Hapeville, Hinesville, Hiram, Jackson, Jefferson, Jonesboro, Kennesaw, Lagrange, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Lithia Springs, Macon, Madison, Metter, Morganton, Morrow, Newnan, Norcross, Oakwood, Peachtree City, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Riverdale, Rome, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Savannah, Scottdale, Statesboro, Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, St Marys, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Thomasville, Thunderbolt, Tucker, Tybee Island, Valdosta, Waleska, Warner Robins, Waycross, Wilmington Island, Winder, Woodstock, and many more.


Providing financing for cities across Alabama including: Alabama Port,
Anniston, Athens, Auburn, Bessemer, Birmingham, Boaz, Bridgeport, Cedar Bluff, Chickasaw, Clayton, Coden, Dauphin Island, Decatur, Dothan, Eufaula, Fairfield, Fairhope, Florence, Foley, Forestdale, Fort Morgan, Fort Payne,Gasden, Grand Bay, Gulf Shores, Heron Bay, Homewood, Hoover, Jasper, Josephine, Madison, Meadowbrook, Midfield, Mobile, Mon Louis, New Hope, Orange Beach, Oxford, Oyster Bay, Phenix City, Prichard, Rainbow City, Saraland, Satsuma, Scottsboro, Selma, Troy, Theodore, Tillmans Corner, Trussville, Tuscaloosa, Vestavia Hills, Warrior and many more.

 

               

NMLS #151088 - Licensed in AL & GA.  HomePath® is a registered trademark of Fannie Mae.

Original content by Rodney Mason, VP of Mtg Lending NMLS #151088

How Do Delinquent Homeowners Association (HOA) Dues Affect FHA Mortgages?

As part of the FHA condo project approval process, various aspect of the Home Owner's Association must be evaluated.  One such aspect is the delinquency rate of the current owners.  FHA guidelines require that no more than 15% of the total units can be in arrears on their condominium association fee payments.  Arrears is defined as more than 30 days past due.  This does not include late fees or other administrative expenses. The 15% includes all units (occupied, investor, bank-owned, vacant).

Should the delinquency percentage exceed 15%, exception requests may only be considered on a case-by-case basis.  The mortgage lender can submit a request to the jurisdictional HOC for the property.  No exception requests can be processed by the mortgage lender under the DELRAP option. Of course, FHA does reserve the right to reject any exception request received.

In order to be considered for an exception request, the following requirements must be met:

  • No more than 20% of the total units can be in arrears (more than 30 days past due).
  • The HOA provides a report for the past six months that reflects the history of unpaid assessments.
  • The HOA current reserve fund balance and current operating results (documented HOA Balance Sheet and Income/Expense financial statements dated less than 90 days at the time of submission) evidences excess available funds in the amount of the outstanding arrearage.
  • A review of the HOA financial statements and verification of the reserve account balance reveals that the HOA has sufficiently accounted for bad debt and arrearages.
  • A current reserve study that is no greater than 24 months old supports the sufficiency of the current HOA assessments to meet the project component replacement needs.
  • The HOA provides evidence of actions to collect the unpaid arrearages, including legal action, execution of payment plans, or other similar efforts.
  • The exception terminates with the expiration of the current condominium project approval.

HOA Dues delinquencies is just one of the many aspects of the FHA condo project approval process.

 

 

It is always advisable to consult with a knowledgeable lending professional when navigating today's turbulent mortgage and real estate marketplace.  I am committed, qualified and equipped to help you evaluate your options!

 

Also check out:

Conventional Financing Mortgage Program Overview/Updates

FHA Financing Mortgage Program Overview/Updates

Georgia Dream Down Payment Assistance Program Overview/Updates

HomePath Financing Mortgage Program Overview/Updates

USDA Financing Mortgage Program Updates  

Programs Include:

  • Conventional (Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac)
  • HomePath - #1 Volume Retail Lender
  • HomePath Renovation
  • FHA
  • FHA 203K Renovation Loans (Streamline or Consultant)
  • Georgia Dream Down Payment Assistance
  • Jumbo
  • USDA
  • VA
  • Conventional Condo Project Approvals
  • FHA DELRAP / HRAP Condo Project Approvals

*************************************************************************************

Rodney Mason is a Sr Loan Officer located in Atlanta, GA.  He is also 203K Renovation Loan and HomePath REO Property Specialist.  He can be reached at (404) 591-2453.

Providing financing for cities across Georgia including: Acworth, Albany, Alpharetta, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Austell, Avondale Estates, Blairsville, Bloomingdale, Blue Ridge, Bogart, Brunswick, Buckhead, Buford, Canton, Carrollton, Cartersville, Chatsworth, Clayton, College Park, Columbus, Commerce, Conyers, Covington, Cumming, Dahlonega,  Dacula, Dalton, Dawsonville, Decatur, Doraville, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Fayetteville, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Greensboro, Hampton,  Hapeville, Hinesville, Hiram, Jackson, Jefferson, Jonesboro, Kennesaw, Lagrange, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Lithia Springs, Macon, Madison, Metter, Morganton, Morrow, Newnan, Norcross, Oakwood, Peachtree City, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Riverdale, Rome, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Savannah, Scottdale, Statesboro, Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, St Marys, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Thomasville, Thunderbolt, Tucker, Tybee Island, Valdosta, Waleska, Warner Robins, Waycross, Wilmington Island, Winder, Woodstock, and many more.


Providing financing for cities across Alabama including: Alabama Port,
Anniston, Athens, Auburn, Bessemer, Birmingham, Boaz, Bridgeport, Cedar Bluff, Chickasaw, Clayton, Coden, Dauphin Island, Decatur, Dothan, Eufaula, Fairfield, Fairhope, Florence, Foley, Forestdale, Fort Morgan, Fort Payne,Gasden, Grand Bay, Gulf Shores, Heron Bay, Homewood, Hoover, Jasper, Josephine, Madison, Meadowbrook, Midfield, Mobile, Mon Louis, New Hope, Orange Beach, Oxford, Oyster Bay, Phenix City, Prichard, Rainbow City, Saraland, Satsuma, Scottsboro, Selma, Troy, Theodore, Tillmans Corner, Trussville, Tuscaloosa, Vestavia Hills, Warrior and many more.

 

               

NMLS #151088 - Licensed in AL & GA.  HomePath® is a registered trademark of Fannie Mae.

Rodney Mason, VP of Mtg Lending
Guaranteed Rate NMLS# 2611 - Atlanta, GA
AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,IN,MI,MS,NC,NV,SC,TN,TX,VA,WA

Gina....thanks for the reblog.  Many buyers and sellers don't always think about how the HOA will factor into the transaction.

Jul 10, 2011 06:53 AM