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Manufactured homes are appreciating faster than site-built homes

Housing Wire

In June, HUD announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured home communities under an FHA-sponsored loan program. Despite that attention, however, some in the industry have chafed at the portrayal of land-lease communities by government housing authorities.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Mobile Home

Redfin

Built to specific standards, these homes are typically placed on a foundation, either temporary or permanent, but once set, they’re not designed for frequent relocation. How to finance a mobile home Financing a mobile home is somewhat different from a traditional home loan. Land lease fees. Additionally, the U.S.

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Manufactured housing group encouraged by FHA attention — but concerned about its portrayal

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). This is a commercial loan program. That’s why I find it interesting.

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Opinion: It’s time for bi-partisanship on affordable manufactured housing homeownership

Housing Wire

Personal property loans, which make up most of the manufactured home loans, are loans for manufactured homes sited in manufactured home communities, on other leased land, or on owned land not pledged on the loan. FHA , Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can help. Congress can help.