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Why are Manufactured Home mortgage interest rates higher?

August 31, 2022

Manuf. home Rates are higher because how lender obtain the money to make the loan. For conventional loans Fannie & Freddie bundle up the mortgage notes into a Mortgage Backed Securities then re-sale them on the bond markets. Meaning the…

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Does Age of the home make a difference?

August 17, 2022

Yes age does matter in Mobile/Manuf home lending. Many lenders will not lend on Pre-HUD homes, ie homes manufactured prior to June 15th, 1976. We can and do offering financing on Pre-HUD homes, we do require 25% down payment, but…

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Buyers are going mobile!

August 9, 2022

With the high cost of homes, many buyers have a tough time saving the required down payment. A mobile home in a park provides an alternative to significantly reduce the cash outlay required for home ownership,.With local purchase prices in…

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Location Matters

July 28, 2022

Does location matter? Yes location does matter. If the mobile home is in a park, there is no land being purchased. Financing is done with a chattel loan, not something backed by Fannie/Freddie.If the home is on a foundation with…

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