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What is a warrantable condo?

Answered by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker

A warrantable condo is a project that meets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards — adequate reserves, healthy owner-occupancy, proper insurance, no major litigation, and no single owner controlling too many units.

Warrantable projects get standard conventional financing and the best rates. We'll check a building's warrantability up front so financing isn't a surprise.

The lender-friendly kind

A warrantable condo is a project that meets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines, so it qualifies for standard conventional financing. Most well-managed condos are warrantable.

Warrantable status means easier loans, lower rates, and smaller down payments for buyers.

What makes a condo warrantable

Lenders look at the owner-to-renter ratio, the association's finances and reserves, insurance coverage, and whether any single owner controls too many units.

We verify warrantability for you. Reach out and we will tell you if your condo qualifies for the best terms.

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Official resources

Verify the details for your own situation against these government and agency sources: CFPB Owning a Home guide and HUD homebuyer resources.

Related Property Types Questions

Can I get a loan on a non-warrantable condo?Yes. Portfolio and non-QM lenders finance non-warrantable condos — those failing one or more agency standards — and specialize in them, usually with more down and a slightly higher rate.Can I finance a manufactured home?Yes. FHA, VA, USDA, and some conventional programs finance manufactured homes that meet HUD standards, are permanently affixed to a foundation, and are titled as real property on land you own or are buying.Can I get a mortgage on a mobile home?It depends on age and status. Pre-1976 'mobile homes' generally don't qualify for traditional mortgages, but post-1976 HUD-code manufactured homes permanently affixed and titled as real property do, through FHA, VA, USDA, or conventional.
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