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Mortgage Rates

The Hidden Rate Penalty Condo Buyers Pay That Single-Family Borrowers Never See

Condo buyer reviewing mortgage documents showing higher rate penalty compared to single-family home loan

Condo buyers quietly pay 0.25%–0.75% more in mortgage rates due to Fannie and Freddie LLPAs—a penalty that never appears as a line item on your loan estimate.

Marcus Delgado
December 22, 2025