Condotel Loan Programs And Non-Warrantable Condo Guidelines

This article will cover condotel loan programs and non-warrantable condo guidelines. Non-Warrantable and Condotel loan programs have been dormant for the past several years but have now come back. Condotel loan programs and non-warrantable condo mortgages are among today’s most popular and fastest-growing mortgage programs. Condo Condotel unit sales are soaring nationwide, especially in Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, California, Texas, Indiana, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Illinois, as well as the rest of the United States. Non-Warrantable and Condotel Loans are 30-year adjustable mortgages with no pre-payment penalties.

Types of Non-Warrantable And Condotel Loan Programs

Non-Warrantable and Condotel loan programs are portfolio loans available only in 3/1 ARM, 5/1 ARM, and 7/1 ARM, amortized over 30 years. Starter rates are higher than conventional loans. The index is based on the one-year cost maturity treasuries (CMT), and the margin is 3.0%. These loans are non-conforming loans. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are not available on non-warrantable and condotel loans.

Non-Warrantable And Condotel Financing Requirements

To qualify for our non-warrantable and condotel financing, the condominium unit needs to follow HUD Condo Guidelines. This is done by having the homeowners association project manager complete a one-page Condominium questionnaire. The main reason for this Condominium questionnaire is to ensure that the Condominium project is financially sound with no outstanding structural and building violations by the city building department. No pending lawsuits.

Condotel Questionnaire

Once the Condotel homeowner association project manager completes the Condotel questionnaire, it is submitted to underwriting, where you will get approval within 24 hours upon receipt. Non-Warrantable or Condotel unit needs to be a minimum of 500 square feet with at least one bedroom and a functional kitchen.

Borrower Qualifications

The Condotel mortgage borrower needs at least a 680 FICO credit score to qualify for our Condotel loan programs. The maximum back-end debt-to-income ratio is 43%. 20% down payment on non-warrantable condos and 25% down payment on condotels for owner-occupants and second homes. 40% down payment on investment condominiums. We require one year’s reserves for the subject Condotel unit housing expenses and the borrower’s primary residence. Reserves include investments and securities accounts, pension, 401k, IRA, and other liquid investment accounts.

Condotel Loan Programs Mortgage Process

Buyers interested in applying for our Non-Warrantable and Condotel loan programs can apply here at www.gustancho.com by clicking on the APPLY NOW icon on the top right of this website. Complete the full 1003 mortgage application. Once it has been submitted, we will run a soft pull credit check and evaluate the Condotel loan application.  One of our loan officers will then discuss rates and terms to qualify for one of our Condotel loan programs.

Get Pre-Approved For A Condotel Loan Now

We can then issue you a pre-approval where you can shop for your Condotel. Once you have a purchase contract, we can start processing and underwriting your Condotel loan application. Normally it takes three weeks to close your new Condotel unit from the date we receive your signed Condotel loan application and required documents.