Believe it or not, there are a couple of different manufactured home financing options available through government programs. Figuring out what types of manufactured homes are acceptable and how to apply for the FHA loans can be complicated. Programs seem to come and go and eligibility requirements change. This is our attempt to help potential …
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When a reader commented that she had a roof leak but couldn’t afford to get it repaired we researched for low-income home repair loans or any programs to help mobile home owners in need. If you need a sudden mobile home repair and don’t have the money, what can you do? What options are available to …
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Buying a used mobile home is no easy task. Mobile homes don’t have huge websites like Zillow that analyzes every home purchase and calculates value versus worth for each zip code like site-built home buyers have. Used mobile home buyers have to rely on a much smaller network of resources and a combination of knowledge …
If you are like me, you are only familiar with the term “reverse mortgage” because of the commercials on TV. After seeing Alan Thicke talking about the benefits of a reverse mortgage for the hundredth time, I decided to do a little research. I was particularly interested in what a reverse mortgage was, why they …
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In today’s uncertain world, any major purchase you make should be covered by insurance. A mobile home or manufactured home is no exception. While certain risks associated with owning a factory-built home may be slightly different than those associated with a traditional home, there are certainly many insurers eager to compete for your business. In …
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In this article, you will learn about the numerous lending programs available to manufactured homeowners for home improvement loans and purchases. We’ll cover 18 separate loan and grant programs plus additional ways you can finance a home remodel. The majority of the programs mentioned are insured or backed, by the federal government. Grants you don’t pay back, loans you do. …
Nearly eight percent of the U.S. population live in manufactured housing according to the Population Reference Bureau and US Census. While several laws have been enacted over the years to make them safer and more capable of withstanding destructive winds, we will always need mobile home insurance. There are several options available for mobile home …