Any lenders for condos with HOA litigation?

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Hello,

I recently purchased a condo with cash and am looking for a lender for Sacramento area. HOA is in litigation with the builder for the common area.

Thank you.

Account Closed · Answer

Hello,

I have some clients interested in buying a condo that's HOA is under litigation in the greater Sacramento area. It will be owner occupied and not an investment property, at least right now. Came across this post and was hoping someone had some recommendations of LO's or programs that could get them into the property. I have found one LO that has a program that requires 10% down but my client was hoping to put a little less down since she has excellent credit (~790) and great debt to income ratios. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Ryan

Account Closed · Answer

Hi Ethan,

There's a way to get around it.  Instead of doing a cash-out refinance, go to a bank and ask for a HELOC on the condo.  A HELOC is being treated like a credit card so the bank will not do a condo cert.  Without the condo cert, the lender will not know the complex is in litigation.  Interest rates on the HELOC are around 4%.  I was able to do this for 3 of my condos.  Works like a charm.  70% LTV on investment property.  80% LTV on primary.

Good luck.

Stephanie Medellin · Answer

Account Closed  I work with lenders that will lend on condos in minor litigation according to Fannie Mae guidelines, but I suppose that would depend on whether the manufacturing defects have already been repaired and they are just trying to recoup money?

This is the general guideline:

Construction defect litigation in which the HOA is the plaintiff are not considered a minor matter unless the HOA is seeking recovery of funds for issues that have already been remediated, repaired, or replaced. In addition, there is no anticipated material adverse impact to the HOA if the funds are not recovered.

Otherwise most non-warrantable condo loans won't go too high on LTV because of the added risk.

Account Closed · Answer

Ethan,

Keep it simple. Walk into a bank. Tell them you have a free and clear property. You want to get a HELOC on it. They will tell you what they need. You bring in the required docs, and they will give you a loan. It's totally free. Let the lender worry about the title insurance. It's their collateral. They will do what needed to protect their collateral.

Good luck.

Stephanie P. · Answer

Hey Ryan

With manufacturing defects, lenders won't touch it; especially with less than 10% down.

Stephanie

Stephanie Medellin · Answer

Account Closed  Do you know the details regarding why the HOA is under ligitation?

Account Closed · Answer

@Stephanie Irto

@Stephanie Potter

Thank you both for your feedback!

Account Closed · Answer

@Stephanie Irto Yes, the HOA was suing the 3 builders of the community for various manufacturing defects. 1 of the builders has settled and the other 2 haven't reached an agreement yet.

Ethan S. · Answer

cool thank you

Ethan S. · Answer

thank you for the information. minh

i havent tried to get title insurance yet.

Any lenders for condos with HOA litigation?

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