Can You Get a Loan for a Mobile Home? | Mortgages and Advice
Mobile homes can provide the stability and comfort of a traditional home but at a much lower price. The catch? Financing a mobile home can be more difficult than taking out a regular mortgage. Here's what you need to know if you want a mobile home loan. What Are Mobile Home Loan Requirements?If you want a mortgage for a mobile home, it must qualify as real property and not personal property. Real property refers to land and permanent structures, while personal property pertains to movable items. "When approaching the purchase of a mobile home, you first need to determine whether it's on a permanent foundation," says Matthew Yu, senior vice president of loans and investments at real estate lending and investment firm Socotra Capital. The traditional loan programs have options as long as th...