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Joi, Home Buyer in North Miami, FL

just about to close on my re-fi loan. Do you think I can get a loan to help my student son buy condo about 40k in Miami. i live in NY?

Asked by Joi, North Miami, FL Mon Feb 13, 2012

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Hello Joi,

Some banks don't do small loans, and some do.
There is at least 20% down requirement in Miami, unless FHA.
Best, to speak to different lenders - banks, mortgage companies, credit unions and local banks like Regions Bank - all have different guidelines (rules of lending) - to see if you can get the loan.

Maybe you can buy it as a 2nd home?

Hope it helps,

Irina Karan
Beachfront Realty, Inc.
305-904-2355
IrinaKaran@gmail.com
0 votes Comment Flag Sun Apr 1, 2012
Only FHA allows for nonoccupant cosignors. Make sure condo building is FHA approved. Call Kevin Reeves at 813-728-4992 if you need help.
1 vote Comment Flag Tue Feb 14, 2012
FHA allows a parent to purchase a condo for a child, in the old days we called it a kiddy condo. The complex must be FHA approved, good luck,
1 vote Comment Flag Tue Feb 14, 2012
Hi Joi,

Most condos require at least 25% down.

Your re-fi loan officer should be able to answer your questions about being able to qualify.

If he/she can't then go here, it offers genuine advice:
http://www.MtgProfessor.com

All the best,
Alma
Alma Rose Kee PA
Future Home Realty http://www.SoldOnTampa.com
0 votes Comment Flag Tue Feb 14, 2012
Joi, there's only one way to really find out, and that's to ask a mortgage lender. A lot will depend on that Re-fi up in NY. Why don't you ask your mortgage broker up there what they think? They already know all of your financials.
1 vote Comment Flag Mon Feb 13, 2012
Hi Joi,

There is a possibility you could get a loan to help your student son purchase a condo. Overall it would depend on your debt to income ratio amongst several other factors. If interested I know a direct lender I could you put you in contact with here in Miami. They have programs that don't require a minimum loan amount. Give me a call to discuss further 786-704-8482.
0 votes Comment Flag Mon Feb 13, 2012
Thanks for your response Ms. Ryan. you may have misunderstood info.. yes , definitely an older condo is what i am interested in . But at the price point of 40k, i can find the 20% down-payment, do you think i will be get a lender to give me a loan since I will be the primary borrower and i am restructuring my home loan in another state? (he is full-time student but work as well, but his income alone would not qualify)
0 votes Comment Flag Mon Feb 13, 2012
If you have 40K in cash, you can in fact buy a small, older condo in North Miami. If you send me an e-mail (by clicking on my name) I'd be happy to send you a list of the 13 available properties in North Miami. (I can't advise you on the loan in NY).

Ann
0 votes Comment Flag Mon Feb 13, 2012
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