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Warrantable Condo vs Non-Warrantable Condo: which is better?

Bottom lineWarrantable condos qualify for conventional, FHA or VA financing with low down payments; non-warrantable condos need specialty loans with 20–25% down.
Reviewed by Juan Fernando Romero, NMLS 2557318Updated

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Warrantable CondoNon-Warrantable Condo
Down paymentFrom 3–5%Typically 20–25%
Loan typesConventional, FHA, VANon-QM, DSCR, portfolio
RateLowerHigher

Figures are typical market ranges as of October 2026. Actual terms depend on the lender, your credit, the property and the program, and are confirmed on your Loan Estimate or term sheet.

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