Condo Financing and Mortgages When purchasing a condominium, there are a variety of mortgage instruments. Depending on location and financial circumstances, fixed rate mortgages and variable adjustable rate mortgages are by far the most popular. For those individuals with low credit scores, there are mortgage lenders who specialize in poor credit mortgages and bad credit mortgages. The key to any type of condo mortgages and financing is to talk with a number of mortgage lenders to compare rates as well as mortgage terms. Be straight forward when talking with mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers. Request a written mortgage quote. Don't overlook the possibility that the condo owner you are purchasing from may also consider taking a partial or full mortgage on the property. In today's market, with high inventories of unsold condos both new and existing, many sellers will consider alternative financing.