The only website that cross-references active Chicago MLS condo listings against authoritative HUD FHA and Department of Veterans Affairs VA approval databases.
Approved Condos For Sale solves a specific problem in the condo-buying process: finding out whether a specific condominium is approved for FHA or VA financing before going under contract. Traditional MLS search portals show condo listings but do not surface FHA/VA approval status, which routinely leads to buyers going under contract on units that cannot be financed with the program they planned to use.
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The relationship between Barkopalooza LLC, A and N Mortgage Services, Inc., and ALLURE Real Estate constitutes an Affiliated Business Arrangement under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). No fees are paid between these parties based on transactions originated through this website. There are no per-lead, per-closing, or referral fees. Platform operating costs are paid by Barkopalooza LLC. Full disclosure: https://approvedcondosforsale.com/disclosures.
Users are not required to use ALLURE Real Estate or A and N Mortgage Services. Equal Housing Lender. Equal Housing Opportunity.
FHA condo approval is a designation issued by HUD confirming that a specific condominium project meets requirements for Federal Housing Administration mortgage financing. Without project approval, buyers cannot use FHA financing for units in that project unless they qualify for FHA single-unit spot approval.
VA condo approval is a designation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs confirming that a condominium project meets requirements for VA mortgage financing. Eligible veterans need their target condo project to be VA approved to use VA financing.
HUD and VA approval databases refresh daily from official government sources. Status changes are reflected within 24 hours.
Yes. There is no requirement to use ALLURE Real Estate or A and N Mortgage Services. You are free to choose any provider for both services.