September 19, 2012
The FHA recently updated its condo project approval rules to include changes in pre-sale requirements. FHA loan rules permit loans on condo units as long as the condo project is FHA approved.
Part of the process of getting condo approval includes meeting FHA guidelines on critical areas such as pre-sale requirements. The new FHA loan rules for pre-sales are now updated.
According to FHA Mortgagee Letter 2012-18, “The requirements of Section 3.4 of the Guide are replaced by the following updated policy guidance.” That guidance includes:
“At least 30 percent of the total units must be sold prior to endorsement of a mortgage on any unit.