What are the financing options available for purchasing a modular home?

How do I finance a modular house or an ADU?

Financing Options for Modular Homes (Fast, Clear, Built to Convert)

Construction‑to‑Permanent Loan — One loan covers the build and automatically becomes your mortgage when the home is finished. Ideal for new modular construction.

Source: https://www.prefabmarket.com

Standard Mortgage — If your modular home is placed on a permanent foundation and classified as real property, you can often use a conventional, FHA, or VA mortgage just like a site‑built home.

Source: https://www.rocketmortgage.com

Chattel / Personal‑Property Loan — If the home isn’t permanently attached to land, financing usually works like a personal‑property loan with different rates and terms.

Source: https://www.quickenloans.com

FHA Title I Loan — Government‑insured financing for eligible manufactured or modular homes through approved lenders.

Source: https://www.hud.gov

USDA Rural Programs — In qualifying rural areas, USDA loans can finance modular homes and may offer single‑close construction options.

Source: https://www.rd.usda.gov

Your Practical Next Steps (Quick Wins)

Confirm Real Property Status — Check whether your home will be titled as real property (foundation + land) or personal property. This determines whether you qualify for standard mortgages or chattel loans.

Source: https://www.modularhomesource.com

Contact Modular‑Focused Lenders — Reach out early to lenders who specialize in modular/manufactured financing. They can walk you through construction‑to‑perm loans and land‑plus‑home packages.

Example lenders: https://www.vmf.com, https://www.rocketmortgage.com

Check Government Programs — FHA, VA, and USDA loans each have specific requirements and benefits.

Source: https://www.hud.gov

Here are a couple of lenders that you can talk to: 

Rajesh Bhavnani

VP of Originations

NMLS # 2513002

Direct: (424) 484-9978

Office: (877) 885-0111

rajesh.b@equitablelending.com

2824 So. Robertson Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90034

Specializing in vacant land “Lot Loans” and Modular “Construction Loans”

Randall Lee Nixon

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS # 256946

Mobile: (619) 954-7816

Office: (858) 429-4654

rnixon@onetrusthomeloans.com

3838 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 305, San Diego, CA 92108

Ricardo Ramos

Non producing Branch Manager

Supreme Lending

2936 Hilltop Mall Rd Richmond Ca

(510) 501-5185

(800) 600-6326