I am interested in a property that has a commercial space on the 1st floor.

Suburbndeath...
Home Buyer
01970

I was told its hard to get a mortgage loan for this kind of property. There are only 2 units in the building besides the commercial space but the owners all pay condo fees. I can't find a bank who can help me even with 20-25% down. Any suggestions??

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Michael Giles
Agent
01915

Hi,
I believe if the commercial space is more than 30% of the square footage, you can have problems with financing. I will check with a couple of lenders later today to see what options you have. Have you asked the other owners what type of mortgage they were able to use? --Mike

Wed Sep 2 2009, 02:53
Peter J. Mlaguzi...
Agent
Massachusetts

If you are looking to purchase any property that is considered one whole unit (multi with a business attached to it), you will have to put 20+% down and the bank will consider this a commercial loan. Now the specific deal that you speak of has 3 condos, separate units, one being a commercial unit, the bank will be more difficult in their critic and may require more down. Please email or contact me directly for further discussion onthis matter, i can get you in contact with mortgage specialists.

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Wed Sep 2 2009, 00:31
BenitoGarza....
Agent
Minneapolis, MN
FIRST ANSWER

In some cases, like this one that you already search for a Mortgage it could be a very good idea to call the listing agent / broker of such properties. They must know 2 or 3 places to get a loan.

Tue Sep 1 2009, 20:59

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