There are ways to finance oddball unusual properties – properties that don’t fit the traditional financing box can be financed

Fannie Mae says that they are willing to finance homes of an unusual dwelling type based on the ability of the appraiser to comp it out and how it fits in the location and come up with a reasonable market value.

Condominium, Townhome, Attached, or Regular Home Purchase: Some Considerations and Mortgage Details

Senior Mortgage Consultant NMLS 1872091 at NW Alternative Mortgage NMLS #1522364
30 year veteran in the mortgage industry, experienced in all phases of the mortgage process.
Have helped buyers of all types and financial levels and worked on 1000's of loans.
There is always something new!
Kristin M Eklund NMLS #1872091
Latest posts by Kristin M Eklund NMLS #1872091 (see all)

The variances in financing requirements for a house versus a condominium Financing  details do vary when  considering the differences between a House, Attached Dwelling, Townhome or Condominium/Apartment. Understanding how a lender views the property type you are purchasing has bearing on how you qualify for the mortgage loan.  Houses or Condominiums …

Buy a house or buy a condo – does it change how I qualify for my loan?

Senior Mortgage Consultant NMLS 1872091 at NW Alternative Mortgage NMLS #1522364
30 year veteran in the mortgage industry, experienced in all phases of the mortgage process.
Have helped buyers of all types and financial levels and worked on 1000's of loans.
There is always something new!
Kristin M Eklund NMLS #1872091
Latest posts by Kristin M Eklund NMLS #1872091 (see all)

In many places, including the Portland area we are officially in a seller’s market according to real estate professionals. It’s due to the lack of inventory. If you’re in that starting out price range, getting your foot into the real estate market for the first time, unless you have a …