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Modular Homes
Modular
Homes are built in sections, in a factory and then carried over to the
building site where they are assembled on a foundation.
It is
important to appreciate the difference between modular homes and a
manufactured home. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably,
which can be very misleading.
By
contrast to a
Modular Home, a manufactured home is normally built to the
Federal Construction Safety Standards Act and referred to as HUD
approved. This code requires homes to be constructed on a steel frame
and are typically built in box like sections and transport to the site
where there are anchored to a permanent foundation.
Some
communities have zoning restrictions on Manufactured Homes, so you need
to check with your local authorities to find out if such restrictions
apply to your community.
A
further complication with manufactured homes is the fact that most
lenders will not loan on them, limiting your choice of lenders. Lenders
that do finance manufactured homes will require an appraisal of the
property that will use other manufactured home sales in the area as
comparables.
Modular
Homes have no such restrictions. They are treated just like a
conventional stick built home by local authorities, construction lenders
and mortgage companies.
Advantages of
Modular Homes
Highly engineered.
Built in a factory environment, eliminated
timber warp resulting in improved fit all around.
Efficient building process and material
usage saves on costs.
Energy efficient as a result of controlled
building process and engineering.
Speed of construction cuts down the time
frame tremendously, yielding interest savings on your construction
loan.
Built to meet or exceed local standards.
Construction Loans for modular Homes
Construction
Loans are first and foremost reimbursement loans. This means that the
construction lender makes payments as various stages of work are
carried out.
A
modular home is delivered to the site in one delivery and the
manufactures will typically need a substantial down payment before
shipping. You must make sure that the construction lender that you are
choosing wills accommodate that as some lenders will not allow deposit
payments.
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