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Condo
If you want to learn about condos…you’ve come to the right page. Click on the links which interest you to learn about condominiums, condo fees, and what we review when analyzing whether a condominium association is suitable for financing. Condominiums (General) Primary Criteria for Condo Approvals Limited Reviews for Condos (Easier approval process) New Construction Condo…
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Learn about conventional condominium and co-op underwriting with Condo Project Manager (CPM) and how we can support buyers and realtors pursuing condos and co-ops because of it. When we finance a condo or co-op, we typically have to review the insurance, finances, and any inspection or reserve study done within the past 3 years. However…
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Fannie Mae has a Project Eligibility Review Service (PERS) approval option which is useful in the following three scenarios: Non-gut condominium conversions New projects with units under 400 square feet (micro units) Condo project consisting of manufactured homes A PERS approval is a submission to Fannie Mae, and often avoided unless one of the above…
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In addition to meeting all of the existing condominium requirements, there are a few additional steps required when a condominium is newly built or newly converted. A condominium is defined as new if it meets any one of these classifications: The developer is still in control of the condo association Construction is incomplete The project is…
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DON’T MOVE YOUR CASH/SAVINGS AROUND: We have to verify all funds for closing, including the source of those funds. Moving assets around can create a paper trail nightmare. The best advice is to leave everything where it is, even if the purpose of the move is to pool your funds for buying the house. After…
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