August 15th, 2007

A Guide to California Mobile Home Lenders and Mortgage Programs

Posted in Lending, Loans, Real Estate

Mobile homes are becoming more popular all the time. People are deciding on mobile homes around the country, including the state of California, for numerous reasons. Mobile homes are more affordable than traditional style houses, and they can be relocated if necessary. If you need a mortgage loan for a mobile home, you must find a lender who specializes in in mobile home mortgages. California mobile home lenders are individuals and/or businesses who provide loans to qualified individuals. You will find that most mobile home mortgages in California are high interest. This is because mobile home mortgages aren’t regulated by the federal government.

However, while these loans may be high interest due to lack of government regulations, this may work to your benefit if you have less than ideal credit. The loan is going to cost you more, but for homebuyers who have had problems obtaining low interest loans they can be worth the extra money. If you want to own a home of your own but have had problems obtaining a traditional mortgage loan for a traditional style home, owning a mobile home can make your dream of home ownership a reality. Owning a mobile home might not be just whatyou pictured but, as you’ll discover, newer mobile homes are extremely spacious and attractive. In addition, if you have land you want to buy for your new mobile home, there are often land-home packages available.

While there are no federal regulations, the mobile home lenders industry has established regulations of their own for the industry. For example, the mobile home you’re financing has to be your main residence. The length of the mortgage for a mobile home can run anywhere from 10 to 25 years on average. The amount financed depends on how much you can afford monthly and the amount of money you borrow. If you are interested in owning a California mobile home, many mobile home companies also provide loans for their customers. If they don’t, they can possibly refer you to one or more lenders who can help you.