If a majority of the units are investment properties or rental units, the condo may be classified as non-warrantable. Lenders view rental properties as higher risk because rental properties may not be maintained as well as owner-occupied units.
An apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but also containing shared areas. (informal condo) an apartment in a inium.
Non-warrantable iniums fail to meet the lending criteria of the government-sponsored enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) or the government agencies (FHA and VA). Because they cannot sell the loans on the secondary market to Fannie Mae, etc., traditional lenders shy away from non-warrantable condos.
The warrantable status of a condo impacts its financing options. Warrantable condos qualify for conventional loans with better terms, like lower interest rates and down payments, making them more accessible and financially favorable for buyers. Non-warrantable condos cannot use standard mortgage financing.
: capable of being warranted : justifiable. take warrantable action. warrantableness noun.
The amount of time it takes to screen a tenant can take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks depending on your rental criteria. It all depends on how quickly the tenant submits their paperwork and how long you need to verify it.
The condo Board gets what's called the “right of first refusal.” But does this mean a condo Board can reject anyone without a fair or justified reason? Most definitely not. The Board cannot make any rejection without its presence being noted in the bylaws.
Under the Fair Housing Act, an association may not reject an applicant based on gender, age, race, country of origin or religious preferences. However, the association may deny the rental application if an applicant has a criminal background or poor credit.
→ Conventional loans: These loans offer financing for iniums with only 3% down, a minimum 620 credit score and cancelable private mortgage insurance (PMI), so you don't have to put down 20% when buying a condo.