Yes — conventional loans finance condos every day, but the building (the “project”) must meet investor guidelines. Warrantability, HOA health, insurance, and occupancy mix matter as much as your personal credit.
Unlike a single-family home, condo risk includes the whole association — so lenders review the project and the unit.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have condo project standards the building must meet or be reviewed against.
Lenders collect association details on budgets, litigation, ownership mix, and insurance.
Master policies must meet coverage and deductible standards for conventional financing.
High investor concentration can limit or block some conventional condo approvals.
If one owner holds too large a share of units, the project may fail guidelines.
Catch these before you waive financing contingencies.
Fast HOA responses keep condo underwriting on schedule.
Treat project approval as part of your offer strategy — not an afterthought.
Step 1
When possible, we assess condo project risk before or right after you offer.
Step 2
Questionnaire and insurance requests go out immediately after contract.
Step 3
Financing timelines should allow for project review, not just your personal underwriting.
Step 4
Once the project and your file clear, condo closing is straightforward.
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It generally means the condo project meets Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines so a conventional loan can be delivered to those investors.
Sometimes through Non-QM or specialty programs, often with different down payment and pricing. We will tell you which path fits.
Not always for warrantable primary residences, but second homes, investments, and non-warrantable projects often need more down.
Yes. Monthly HOA dues are included in your housing payment and DTI calculation.
Share the building address — Ryan or Steve will outline warrantability risks, down payment expectations, and the cleanest conventional path.