conventional loan has been a hot topic among homebuyers and real estate professionals alike. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan has been a popular choice in the housing market for many years, and with good reason. FHA loans offer a number of advantages that make them a great way to purchase or refinance a property. One of the major benefits of an FHA loan is the leniency in their condo requirements.

For those who may have been looking into a condo purchase but were unsure if an FHA loan would be a viable option, they may be pleasantly surprised to find that FHA loans can be used to purchase condo units. The main factor with FHA lending for condos is that the property must meet certain requirements in order for the loan to be approved. These requirements include:

• The condo must be on an approved list with the Federal Housing Administration
• The condo must be in a project with at least two units
• At least 50% of the units in the project must be owner occupied
• The condo association must be financially sound
• The condo project must pass a rigorous inspection by

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