Conventional condo financing, project review, and red flags that stall closings. Guidance from The 2 Mortgage Guys at Luminate Bank, lending nationwide.
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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.
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.
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