About
Plain-English financing information, with nothing to sell you.
FinanceMobileHomes.com is a small, independent educational site about financing manufactured and mobile homes — a corner of home finance that mainstream mortgage sites barely cover, and that leaves a lot of first-time buyers guessing. It's run as a side project, not a lending business, a brokerage, or a lead-generation operation.
Who runs this site
This site is maintained independently and is not affiliated with any specific lender, manufactured home retailer, or community operator. It exists to explain the financing landscape — chattel loans, mortgages, the HUD construction-date rules, park approval, down payments and credit — in plain language, so you can walk into a conversation with a lender already understanding the vocabulary and the trade-offs.
What this site is not
- Not a lender. We don't originate, fund, or service loans.
- Not a broker. We don't shop your application to lenders or take a fee for a referral.
- Not a comparison or lead-generation service. There are no forms to fill out and no calls that follow.
- Not personalized financial or legal advice. Your situation, state, and lender will change the specifics.
How the numbers work
Rates and figures used in the guides and the calculator are illustrative ranges as of mid-2026, sourced from general market patterns rather than any single lender's current rate sheet. They're marked for verification in the source content and are meant to help you understand how loan pricing and payments work — not to quote you a rate. Always confirm current numbers with a licensed lender before making a financial decision.
Full disclaimer
Educational information, not financial advice. We are not a lender or broker. Rates shown are illustrative — verify with licensed lenders. Manufactured and mobile home financing involves state-specific rules, park or community requirements, and lender-specific underwriting that this site cannot account for individually. Nothing on this site is an offer of credit, a commitment to lend, or a guarantee of loan approval or terms.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or something that looks out of date? Email [email protected].