Financing Options For Buying A Condo

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Nov. 21, 2022 - PRLog -- Per Sergei Goukasov Broker/Owner of Real Estate Expo Inc. serving the Treasure Coast Of Florida. From North Vero Beach thru Jensen Beach to the south.

Lenders treat condominiums differently than single-family units. This is because the word condominium is actually a form of ownership, it has really nothing to do with the architecture. The condominium is a legal term and it basically means that you're buying a share or percentage of the overall condo community. However, you will still technically own the unit, from what's known as the walls in. This is why common area maintenance and other things around and on the property, like the roof, are the responsibility of the homeowners association.

It also means that lenders don't just look at the single unit you're considering buying. Instead, they look at the entire development, including the number of owner occupancies, the association reserves, and other factors.

Financing options for buying a condo are similar to buying a single-family property, but as mentioned, do differ in some important ways. Here are some of the most common financing options for purchasing a condo:

1. Conventional financing.  This is one of the most common home loan products and it can generally be used for buying a condo. It will likely have the most competitive interest rate and favorable terms but requires higher creditworthiness.
2. FHA mortgage products.  The FHA mortgage loans are another common option, but they will have less competitive interest rates in most cases and require private mortgage insurance.
3. VA home loans.  The Veterans' Administration mortgages are also fairly common and can be used for condos. But, they are actually one of the most expensive home loans in the long term because of their structure.
4. Rehabilitation loans.  In some cases, you can use a rehabilitation loan in order to purchase a condo unit. As the name implies, these loans are intended for units that need remodeling or refurbishment.

Additionally, some first-time buyer loan programs offer to finance purchasing a condo. These will generally come with more accessible lending standards to help first-time home buyers make their first purchase, but these loans can also be relatively expensive over the long term.

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