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Mrotgage approval for small co-op

Started by sv96
over 15 years ago
Posts: 73
Member since: Aug 2009
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What are the realistic odds of a big-name lender approving a mortgage in a small-coop that doesn't have strong financials (a 100k accumulated deficit, let's say)? Let's assume the buyer has a good income profile and is planning <50% LTV.
Response by shong
over 15 years ago
Posts: 616
Member since: Apr 2008

It wouldn't matter how great your financials are if the coop financials are terrible. Deficits or losses from year to year is acceptable but it depends how much. Is the loss in 2009 more 15% of the annual budget? Also, when you say small coop, how many units are you referring to? sunny.hong@bankofamerica.com

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Response by sv96
over 15 years ago
Posts: 73
Member since: Aug 2009

Thanks s.hong. A 30k loss in 2009, about 9% of the budget...would that pass muster? The coop has eight units. What are the chances?

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Response by sv96
over 15 years ago
Posts: 73
Member since: Aug 2009

Actually, if we account for depreciation and refinancing costs, the loss is 30% of the budget.

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Response by shong
over 15 years ago
Posts: 616
Member since: Apr 2008

We can probably get past the depreciation and if the refi cost was just that one year then it may be ok. 8 units is fine by us. Seems like it could work. If you email me the name or address of the coop I can see if its already approved in our system. Thanks.

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