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Loans For Mobile & Manufactured Homes & Your Down Payment

The Manufactured Home Down Payment

The amount you have available for a down payment for your mobile home will affect what types of loans for which you can qualify. Down payments typically range from 3 to 20 percent of the sales price for the property.

Tips for Accumulating a Down Payment

  • Save
    Look for ways to reduce your monthly expenditures to save toward a down-payment. You could enroll for an automatic savings plan at your bank to have a portion of your payroll automatically transferred into savings. Most people save a couple of years for their down payment.

  • Borrow the down payment from your retirement plan
    Check the provisions of your retirement plan. You can borrow funds from a 401(k) plan for a down payment or make a withdrawal from an Individual Retirement Account. Be sure you understand the tax consequences, repayment terms and/or possible early withdrawal penalties.

  • Move
    You may be able to save additional funds if you can move into less expensive housing.

  • Reduce other higher interest rate debt
    Paying off credit cards will initially reduce your savings, but the money you will save from higher interest rates will pay-off in the long run.

  • Make a deal with the seller
    In some circumstances, it is appropriate to ask the seller to carry a second-mortgage to cover your down payment. Typically, you will pay a slightly higher rate for this second mortgage.

  • Sell some investments

  • Get a second job and save your earnings

  • Skip a year's vacation

  • Gift from Family
    Parents and other family members are often anxious to help children buy their first home and may have the means to give you a gift of money for a portion or all of your down payment.


Alternative Sources

  • No-down and low-down Mortgages

    • FHA Loans
      The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), plays a significant role in helping low- to moderate-income families qualify for mortgages. FHA assists first-time buyers and others who would not qualify for a conventional loan, by providing mortgage insurance to private lenders. Interest rates for an FHA loan are usually the going market rate, while the down payment requirements for an FHA loan are lower than conventional loans. The required down payment can be as low as 3 percent and the closing costs can be included in the mortgage amount.
       

    • VA Loans
      VA Loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Service persons and veterans can qualify for a VA Loan, which usually offers a competitive fixed interest rate, no down payment and limited closing costs. While the VA does not issue the loans, it does issue a certificate of eligibility required to apply for a VA loan.
       

    • Piggy-back Loans
      A second mortgage that closes with the first. Often the first mortgage is for 80% of the purchase price and the "piggyback" is for 10%. The home buyer covers the remaining 10% with their down payment. (Some lenders will write a second mortgage of 15% or even 20% of the purchase price.)
       

    • "Carry Back" Mortgage
      In the case of the seller "carrying back a second mortgage", the seller loans you part of his or her equity. In this scenario, you would finance the majority of the loan with a traditional mortgage lender and finance the remaining amount with the seller. Typically you will pay a slightly higher interest rate on the loan financed by the seller.


  • Housing Finance Agencies
    These agencies offer special loan programs to low- and moderate-income buyers, buyers interested in rehabilitating a home in a targeted area, and other groups as defined by the agency. Working through a housing finance agency, you can receive a below market interest rate, down payment assistance and other incentives.

    • The primary mission of Housing Finance Agencies is to boost home ownership in targeted areas, among first-time buyers and those with little money for down payments. Most of these non-profit agencies were funded with state government seed money and now operate independently.

      Click here for a list of Housing Finance Agencies.


  • Documenting Your Down Payment

    Documenting that the down payment comes from your savings and that you will have savings and/or assets over and above the down payment gives the lender confidence in your strength as a borrower and your ability to repay the loan.

    Take extra care to document the sources for any monies to be used for the down payment or closing costs.

    Acceptable Down Payment & Closing Costs Sources

    • Cash in a bank account
    • Mutual funds / stocks / IRA / 401K
    • Proceeds from the sale of another property
    • Gift from an immediate relative
       

    Click here to learn more about verifying your down payment, closing costs, income and debt.

Down Payments ABC

A down payment is usually between 3% and 20% of the total cost of the home. The amount of the down payment depends on your credit history, income, the cost of the home, and the type of mortgage you choose. Some lenders also have loan options that allow for no down payment at all.

If your down payment is less than 20%, you will need private mortgage insurance (PMI). This is insurance you pay to protect the bank if you don't repay your loan in full. PMI is added to your closing and monthly mortgage costs. When you apply for a home loan, many mortgages require you to also have at least two month's worth of mortgage payments saved, called reserves. However, there are mortgages that do not require reserves.

Most lenders want to know the source of your down payment and have restrictions about how much can come from gifts from your relatives. In most cases, these gifts will need to be documented. Ask your lender for more information.

House Hunting

House Hunting

Once you know how much money you can borrow and have an estimate of your closing costs, you'll know the price range you can afford. You might already have your "dream home" in mind. Perhaps you want to settle down in a particular neighborhood, or maybe you just need more space for your growing family.

Even if you know exactly what you're looking for, the house hunting process can be overwhelming. It takes time.

Here are some good house hunting tips:

  • Take pictures inside and outside the home.
  • Bring a spouse, family member, or friend.
  • Make sure the house fits into your budget.
  • Ask about utility and maintenance costs.
  • Think of commuting time and costs.
  • Compare what you'd like to have against what you really need.
  • Consider your monthly budget - can you afford the renovations and maintenance that you'll need to do?
  • Don't make a "spur-of-the-moment" decision.

What else can you do to make the house hunting process easier?

  • List your needs. Know the difference between your wants and your needs and keep track of the homes you see that come closest to meeting your needs.
  • Concentrate on a few neighborhoods. Decide what's most important to you about the neighborhood you want. This can greatly narrow down your search.
  • Find a real estate agent. They'll have many more listings than you can find on your own.
  • Compare homes. Make sure you know what you would get and what you would miss in each house before you make a decision. 
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