Last week, Fannie Mae released Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2017-04 with underwriting updates, including the special pricing for when home owners refinance their home to pay off student loans. Fannie Mae is the Federal National Mortgage Association and basically provides funding for conventional “conforming” loans. [Read more…]
HUD temporarily eases approval process for Condos
November 13, 2015 by 1 Comment
HUD is easing the requirements for condo approvals for a limited time. This is a great opportunity for home owner associations to submit their condo for HUD approval so that units in the condominium may be eligible for FHA financing.
Condos not so hot? Neither is bad data!
April 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Recently Travis Pittman of King 5 news shared his personal story about how he is unable to sell his condo in Kent. He sites part of the reason that he is unable to sell the condo is because of FHA requirements. I do agree, it’s important to keep your condo on FHA’s approved list, however the data that was provided in the article is not entirely correct.
Financing a “Kiddie Condo” for your College Student
June 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
A few weeks ago, I helped a Kent couple purchase a condominium located in Seattle for their daughter to live in while she attends college at Seattle University. They were prequalifed with their credit union, however the credit union was treating the transaction as if it were an investment property even though the couple (we’ll call them Mr. and Mrs. Kent) were not going to rent the property.
Buying a Condo or Townhome?
November 12, 2010 by 1 Comment
Condos come in many forms including high-rises, converted apartment buildings and even some town-homes may be condominiums depending on how they are legally described. If you’re planning on buying a condo and not paying cash for your purchase, here are a few things to look out for where lenders may have an issue with.
Condo’s Getting Spanked by Fannie
January 12, 2009 by 2 Comments
Fannie Mae’s latest hits to rate will be implemented by lenders any day. Condominiums are really getting spanked with a 0.75% add to fee if there is less than 25% home equity in the property. This will apply to both purchases and refinances for any mortgage except those amortized 15 years or less.
If you are considering refinancing your condo, contact your local mortgage professional right away (I can help you if you’re located in Washington state)…if you’re in the process of buying a condo and are “floating” your interest rate, I highly recommend considering locking.
PS: Cash-out refinances are also getting whammo’d by Fannie. Don’t wait!
Sierra Crest Condominiums
May 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Editors Note: I would like to welcome our “first” Sunday Driver, Jason Mook, who is going to tour us around Sierra Crest in Puyallup. Jason is a Realtor with Windermere Real Estate/South and is the author of Puyallup blog A Generous People.
Why you should make sure your condo is on the FHA approved list
November 26, 2007 by 7 Comments
Editors Update: Loan limits are different than what’s reflected below from when this article was originally written. Check with your local FHA approved Mortgage Originator to see what your loan limits are (or click on the link in the second paragraph).
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