Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Tighten Condo Lending Rules to Address Structural Risks

By Anna-Louise Jackson · Fast Company · 2026-08-03

Fast Company reports that new federal lending standards for condominiums take effect this week, introducing stricter financial and physical oversight for associations. These changes eliminate the previous streamlined review process for many projects, forcing lenders to conduct ex

Fast Company reports that new federal lending standards for condominiums take effect this week, introducing stricter financial and physical oversight for associations. These changes eliminate the previous streamlined review process for many projects, forcing lenders to conduct ex