Lending updates: Federally backed mortgage rules tighten for condos in vacation areas

New requirements from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that went into effect in December and February, respectively, will make it more difficult for condominiums in resort-like communities to secure certain federally backed mortgages, writes The Wall Street Journal.   Read the article……………………………..

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