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Final (Hopefully!) Revised FHA Condominium Lending Guidelines Issued

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. November 21, 2009 Condominium Law
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After several revisions and delays, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has finally issued major changes to its revised guidelines on mortgage insurance requirements for condominium projects. FHA first proposed the revisions back in June (under Mortgagee Letter 2009-19). The new guidelines are effective December 7, 2009; however, some of the requirements are phased in through January 31, 2010.
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The Catch-22 Impact Of New Fannie Mae (FNMA) Condominium Lending Regulations

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. July 1, 2009 Condominium Law
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Recent Fannie Mae (FNMA) condominium lending regulations are beginning to live up to the hype as having an onerous impact on condominium sales and project development. The changes, made in January, were part of an effort by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to limit risky lending in a segment of the housing market [...]

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New Stricter FHA Condominium Lending Regulations and Guidelines Sure To Slow Financing And Chill Sales

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. October 6, 2009 Condominium Law
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Update: 11/10/09–THESE RULES HAVE CHANGED. Please see my post: FHA Issues Final Revised Guidelines–Spot Approvals Extended Until Feb. 1, 2010
Update: 10/26/09–The FHA Has Delayed Implementation Of New Rules Until December 7, 2009

Under revised guidelines which were to be effective October 1, 2009 but now delayed until November 2, 2009, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) [...]

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