The Minneapolis Condo market has attractive offering for first time buyers and also experienced condo buyers. A mortgage is readily available for individuals with a residential condo who are looking to renovate their property within a condo association permitted guidelines. If you have a condo with very wide rooms which you want to break down into smaller rooms or install permanent fixtures like a walk in closets, remodel a kitchen and/or a bathroom, then you can apply for a mortgage to carry out the renovations.
Both banks and individual mortgage companies provide loans to fix up condos in Minneapolis metro area and also in the suburbs depending on the zoning laws and your financial condition. The amount of loan that is given to you and the terms of interest and repayment will also be fixed on the value of the unit and renovations you wish to carry out on the same.
Things to keep in mind while seeking finance to renovate a Minneapolis condo
Using contractor to make changes – When you are planning to carry out some major masonry and carpentry work on your condo, then it is best to seek the advice of an experienced and approved contractor who can give you a clear estimate about likely costs and the time required to complete the changes. You can seek contractor referrals via the internet or ask others for references.
Condo regulations – In general all condo owners are subject to special rules and regulations of the Owners Association and have to pay for a monthly association fee for the maintenance of common areas like parking lots, security and cleanliness. You will have to check with the condo association and/or their architecture community for approval before carrying out any structural changes in your condo as it may lead to objection by others.
Understanding the refinance and renovation loan contract – Though there are strict regulations about renovation, there are chances that you may have been given an attractive offer by a mortgage lender. Read every part of your home improvement mortgage contract to understand how much you are paying back as interest and how much is being actually used to carry out the renovation.
The Fair Housing Act ensures that no discrimination is made on housing related transactions whether it is mortgages or home improvement loans. Lenders cannot deny funds or offer unfavorable terms to borrowers on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap (disability), if they are financially capable of paying it back.
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/fair_lending
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