Condo Financing

Condo Mortgage Rates - Warrantable, Non-Warrantable, FHA, VA

Condos are financeable on Conventional, FHA, and VA - if the project meets the criteria. See live condo pricing below for all three programs.

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Conventional Loan Facts

  • Down payment as low as 3% for first-time homebuyers, 5% for others
  • Down payment assistance programs available to fully cover the 3% down payment
  • Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) required below 80% LTV - automatically removed at 78%
  • Maximum DTI typically 45%, up to 50% with strong compensating factors
  • Minimum credit score generally 620; best rates at 740+
  • Available for primary residence, second home, or investment property
  • No upfront mortgage insurance premium - only monthly PMI if applicable

Condo Eligibility by Program

ProgramProject reviewRate impact
ConventionalLimited or Full review based on LTV+0.25 to 0.75 fee adj at higher LTVs
FHAApproved project list OR Single-Unit ApprovalSame as FHA detached
VAApproved project list requiredSame as VA detached
Non-warrantablePortfolio product (non-QM)+0.5 to 1.5% in rate

Frequently Asked Questions

How are condo mortgage rates different from single-family rates?+

Condos carry a small risk-based pricing adjustment compared to single-family detached homes - typically 0.25 to 0.75 in fees on Conventional loans at higher LTVs. The adjustment shrinks at 75% LTV and below. The pricer above prices condos accurately for your scenario.

What is a warrantable condo?+

A warrantable condo project meets Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy ratio, no single-entity concentration, adequate reserves, no major litigation, and project completion. Warrantable condos qualify for standard Conventional financing.

What is a non-warrantable condo?+

A condo project that fails one or more agency criteria - investor-heavy, in litigation, low reserves, or otherwise outside guidelines. Non-warrantable condos require portfolio (non-QM) financing at a higher rate, typically 0.5% to 1.5% above standard Conventional.

Can I get an FHA loan on a condo?+

Yes if the project is FHA-approved. FHA maintains a list of approved condo projects; if yours is not on it, your lender can sometimes get it added or use FHA Single-Unit Approval for one unit at a time.

Can I get a VA loan on a condo?+

Yes if the project is on the VA-approved list. Similar process to FHA - the project must be approved for any unit to be VA-financed.

What about high-rise condos?+

High-rise condos work the same as low-rise for warrantability. The project criteria are identical. Property type may slightly affect appraisal complexity but not rate.

Is the $2,000 Best Price Guarantee available on condos?+

Yes - on qualifying fixed-rate Conventional Conforming, FHA, and VA condo loans of $200,000+. Non-warrantable condos financed through portfolio products are excluded since those are not Conv/FHA/VA.

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$0 origination, $2,000 guarantee on qualifying loans.

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2-4 unit property

House-hacking financing

FHA loan rates

3.5% down on approved condos

VA loan rates

0% down on VA-approved condos