Randleman, NC · Member since 2013 · 8 posts · 0 votes
I am trying to get a fixed term note of 15 or 30 years for a rental property ( non owner occupied)that has two duplexes on the same parcel of land. I have talked to several banks and mortgage brokers and am being told the only way to refinance this property is with another commercial 5 year note. The government regs say you can refinance using a Fannie Mae/ Freddie Mac backed loan on properties with up to four units, however, everyone so far says the units need to be under one roof. Has anybody had this experience and if so how did it work out?
Specialist · Orange County, CA · Member since 2008 · 2k+ posts · 623 votes
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Hi Carter Catlett,
They're right - they do need to be under one roof for Fannie or Freddie. A commercial loan has the flexibility to finance separate buildings. My guess is that there structures are on one title which is it's own challenge. If they have separate title then you could get a separate residential loan on each one.