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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 17 MIN

Not Just a Smaller House with Jay Sills, Mortgage Loan Officer

from Someone Had to Ask

In this episode, I discuss with Jay Sills the complexities of condo mortgages compared to single-family home mortgages. Key differences include the need to verify if a condo is warrantable or non-warrantable, which affects financing. Condo mortgages require additional steps, such as assessing homeowners association (HOA) delinquencies, which must be below 15% to avoid financing issues. Jay emphasizes the importance of HOA financial health, including reserve funds for repairs. He shares examples of delays due to HOA delinquencies and lack of funds for necessary repairs. I highlight the importance of asking the right questions to avoid potential pitfalls in condo purchases.Visit my website!Disclosure: Jay Sills is my brother and the person who inspired this podcast. If you connect with him through Someone Had to Ask and close a loan with Barrett Financial Group, I may receive a referral fee. The topics we cover and the questions I ask are not shaped by that arrangement — my only goal is that you walk away better equipped to ask better questions.Apply for a loan with Jay.Music: "Easy Lemon (60 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Support Someone Had to Ask. https://181106.my1003app.com/61402/register?time=1772477745273This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=mgzjnzbhttps://someonehadtoask.captivate.fm/support

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