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Unique Properties That Void Pre Approval/Rate Holds

General Angela Calla 9 Jun

Shopping for a new home can be fun and exciting, but there are many details that contribute to a property’s marketability.

Mortgages that have the lowest total cost are reserved for the most marketable properties that are in prime locations as per the lender’s criteria.

Please remember that a mortgage professional can never advise a buyer to make any subject-free offers or even to remove the subjects on an offer.  The decision to remove subjects is one that the buyer has to make once all of the conditions for their mortgage approval have been satisfied with the lender(s).    Also remember that there cannot be any major changes to the borrower’s application details prior to the completion of their purchase as it may affect the borrower’s qualifications and change the conditions of the approval.

A mortgage professional will provide a buyer with the lowest cost and best mortgage for their scenario and for the property that they select to purchase.   This comes without limitations as we are without bias to any particular lenders and we protect a buyer’s credit score, which is another contributing factor to the best mortgage.

 

Here are some of the property details that can affect a lender’s decision on whether or not they approve a mortgage:

 

Property Zoning- if the zoning is anything other than plain residential then your options will be limited.  This sounds simple.  However, some condos are zoned commercial if there is a large commercial component to the complex. Industrial, Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), or leasehold (government or otherwise) will limit a buyer’s options.

 

Strata Property                              House

 

Cable Cord Construction              Oil Tank(s) on the property

Self-Managed Stratas (no strata management company)

Size of the property- below 500 sq. feet

Doesn’t use Municipal Sewage Or Waste

Former Grow Op                           Former Marijuana Grow Op or used for illegal activity

 

Outdated Electrical                         Over 1 Acre and/or Multiple buildings

Age Restriction(s)                          Any animal use

Rental Usage                                Any structural issues/damages work done without permits

 

Ongoing or Upcoming Assessments or Legal Proceedings

Prior fixes in the building not done to the lender’s preference

Contingency fund with less than $1500 per unit in the entire Strata

 

The lender always reviews the details of each property only when an accepted offer is in place.  The request for information can be a simple document or it can require an explanation/written documentation from various parties.   This information may go back several years in order to get to the source of the issue.   This, of course, takes more time.

With complexities such as these, it’s important that a real estate agent discloses the information to their buyer right away so that it can be brought to the lender’s attention.    The agent should also be proactive in getting any and all documentation pertaining to the building/property so that the buyer can evaluate if a property has long term value to them.    Many of the issues stated above can affect the long term value and marketability of a property.

As a mortgage professional, we share any and all information that the lender provides to us if they decide not to approve a property that is being purchased.   We care about protecting borrowers from a bad real estate investment and are without bias in the advice that we provide.

 

We are always here to help,

 

Angela Calla

Mortgage Expert

Dominion Lending Centres

T: 604-802-3983

E: callateam@dominionlending.ca

W: www.angelacalla.ca