If you’re considering using a VA loan to buy a home, you’re already on a strong path toward affordable homeownership. However, there are a few important guidelines to understand—particularly regarding occupancy. Thankfully, the requireme
May 13, 2025 | VA Loans
Why a Pre-Settlement Walkthrough Matters Before You Buy a Home Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but there are important final steps to take before closing. One of those steps is the pre-settlement walkthrough—your last opportunity to review t
May 06, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
Modifications to the original manufactured home. The manufactured home loan process is more complex than financing a traditional site-built home.Not all lenders offer loans for manufactured homes and many who do are not proficient with this lo
May 05, 2025 | Manufactured home loans
Manufactured, modular or mobile home --and what's the difference? The manufactured home loan process is more complex than financing a traditional site-built home. A manufactured home is better known by names like mobile home, double-wide or trailer.
May 05, 2025 | Manufactured home loans
Manufactured HUD tags or the data plate missing-what next? The manufactured home loan process is more complex than financing a traditional site-built home.Manufactured homes are built to a national building code established by the U.S. Department of Housi
May 05, 2025 | Manufactured home loans
Is your manufactured foundation acceptable to lenders? Why the California HCD433 isn't evidence the foundation is ok for lenders. Many agents and buyers/sellers erroneously assume if a HCD433 (California form) has been recorded against the prop
May 05, 2025 | Manufactured home loans