Archive for December 23rd, 2008

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Tighten that Fannie

December 23, 2008

Fannie Mae sent a memo (no, it wasn’t about TPS Reports) out on Tuesday advising lenders that new guidelines for condos are taking effect, particularly in Florida.  The bullet points are:

  • Fannie will require higher loan-to-value ratios for borrowers.  This means more money down. (Florida only)
  • To lend in a complex, Fannie will need to see a minimum of 70% owner occupied residences, up from the previous standard of 51%. (Florida only)
  • For all condos across the nation, no more than 15% of the owners may be delinquent in HOA dues.
Did you get the memo?

Did you get that memo?

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Hey, I want my deposit back!

December 23, 2008

To would-be condo purchasers in Miami, sorry, the developer gets to keep your deposit.  An article published yesterday cites cases where condo speculators in Florida put deposits on condominiums, but out of fear of losing money, rescinded their sales contracts.  The earnest money deposits were kept by the developers, and a battle over the money ensued.  The developers came out on top, with the court ruling that they were under no obligation to return the money.

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I'll take my condo with a side of speculation, please.  Photo by Chris Dahlen

I'll take my condo with a side order of speculation, please. Photo by Chris Dahlen

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