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What processing options are available for lenders to obtain FHA approval of a condominium project?

There are two Condominium Project Approval process options:

  • HUD Review and Approval Process (HRAP) – Condominium review and approval issued by FHA staff; and
  • Direct Endorsement Lender Review and Approval Process (DELRAP) – Condominium review and approval issued by Mortgagees with Unconditional DELRAP Authority. 

To obtain Unconditional DELRAP Authority, a Mortgagee must:
  • have FHA approval as a Title II unconditional Direct Endorsement (DE) Mortgagee;
  • successfully complete the DELRAP Test Case Phase, which permits FHA to evaluate the Mortgagee’s qualifications, experience, and expertise to review and approve Condominium Projects;
  • have originated not less than 10 FHA-insured Mortgages in Condominium Projects approved by the Commissioner;
  • have at least one staff member with a minimum of one year of experience underwriting Mortgages on Condominium Units and/or reviewing Condominium Projects for FHA approval and must ensure that staff members participating in the approval of Condominium Projects either:
    • meet the experience requirement; or 
    • are supervised by staff that meet the one-year experience requirement.
  • have a Quality Control Plan that includes specific provisions related to DELRAP.
 
The Mortgagee must apply for Unconditional DELRAP Authority to the jurisdictional Homeownership Center (HOC) for the state where the Mortgagee’s home office is located.

The Mortgagee must submit a letter signed by a Corporate Officer requesting entry into the DELRAP Test Case Phase that:
  • specifies the Mortgagee’s home office 10-digit FHA Lender ID; and
  • certifies that the staff has met the eligibility requirements prior to Conditional or Unconditional DELRAP Authority being granted.
 
If the Mortgagee meets the requirements for DELRAP authority and submits the required documentation, FHA will advise the Mortgagee in writing that they may proceed with submitting Condominium Project Test Cases for review.

DELRAP lenders must:
  • Register all condominium reviewers in FHA Connection (FHAC); and
  • upload the condominium approval or denial documents (in PDF format) in FHAC within five business days of final disposition.

Condominium Projects must be reviewed in accordance with the Condominium Project Approval requirements to determine if the Condominium Project meets FHA approval requirements.  All test cases must be submitted to the jurisdictional HOC, which will review the Test Cases for compliance with FHA’s Condominium Project approval requirements. The Mortgagee must satisfactorily complete a minimum of five DELRAP reviews with no more than one review being rated unacceptable. The jurisdictional HOC may require fewer than five DELRAP reviews and will consider previous experience. The Condominium Project Test Cases must be submitted within a period of 12 consecutive months following the date of application, or such other extended time frame as determined by the HOC, in order to be granted Unconditional DELRAP Authority.
 
After the Mortgagee successfully completes the required Condominium Project Test Cases, the Mortgagee will be notified that they have been granted Unconditional DELRAP Authority.
 
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