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Manufactured Housing Education Slides
Next Step created these two slides that can be added to any HUD counseling and education program. They meet the HUD requirement to cover the full scope of homeownership, including a discussion of alternatives (HUD Handbook 7610.1 revision 5) "Counselors must not advise clients or promote specific products, features or programs. Their role is to simply make counseling recipients aware of their options and empower them with the information they need to help them make smart choices."DOWNLOAD HERE -
Top Ten Factory-Built Facts
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make, so it's essential to know about the different home options available. One of the quickest and most affordable options is a factory-built home - a modern, customizable home that can make homeownership more attainable. These Top Ten Factory-Built Facts will address any misconceptions you may have and show that factory-built housing can be the perfect choice for your housing needs.DOWNLOAD IN ENGLISH DOWNLOAD IN SPANISH -
Homebuyer Guide
Buying a home can be a difficult process, especially for first-time buyers. From learning all the relevant terminology to understanding the different steps involved, it can all get overwhelming. Our Homebuyer Guide aims to lessen this stress by ensuring that you're well-informed and prepared when you start on your home-buying journey. It covers topics like:- The benefits of homeownership
- The benefits of owning a factory-built home
- The four stages of buying a home
- Budgeting
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Factory-Built Homes Cost Comparison
Did you know that a factory-built home costs at least 30% less than a site-built home? From sales price to mortgage payments and monthly costs, manufactured housing is an affordable housing solution. This comparison resource can help you visualize and communicate with others the savings associated with factory-built housing.DOWNLOAD IN ENGLISH DOWNLOAD IN SPANISH -
Factory-Built Housing: A Program Guide for Counseling and Education
This guide is intended to help homeownership counselors successfully inform individuals and families of the options and opportunities related to factory-built homes. It addresses common questions and creates an opportunity for housing counselors to better understand their responsibility to know and present this information to their customers. This guide explores the following core competencies:- Understanding factory-built homes
- How factory-built homes are financed
- How factory-built housing can be integrated into counseling services
- How factory-built housing can be integrated into Program Management Practices
- Key resources and quick facts to expand your knowledge base on factory-built homes
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Client Assessment Checklist
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Housing Advisor’s Guide to Finance Factory-Built Homes
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Down Payment Seeker™
By filling out the simple form below – starting with simple information about the property you are looking to buy – you will receive additional information about homeownership programs that can support your manufactured home purchase with down payment assistance. -
TotalHome+ Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly payment and get a view of what a factory-built home purchase might look like for you using our home cost calculator for manufactured homes. Select the type of home and where it will be placed to get the most accurate response. The TotalHome+ Calculator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Calculations are based on national averages and do not account for state, regional, or local variances in pricing. Home pricing and cost may vary depending on criteria established by a retailer, lender, investor, loan insurer, or other parties. *Last updated December 2023.VIEW RESOURCE -
ADU Financing White Paper
Author: Los Angeles Project REACh ADU Financing Subcommittee Project REACh (Roundtable for Economic Access and Change) brings together leaders from banking, business, technology, and national civil rights organizations to reduce specific barriers that prevent full, equal, and fair participation in the nation's economy. Recently, Los Angeles REACh's Homeownership Workgroup (HWG) identified homeownership as one of its key focus areas through a series of meetings. Due to the limited affordable housing inventory in Los Angeles, the HWG looked to other models to expand homeownership and housing opportunities, such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). However, barriers to financing emerged as one of the foremost challenges to taking ADUs to scale, particularly for lower-income households. This ADU financing white paper reflects the Subcommittee's analysis and recommendations for advancing financing strategies. *The views and positions expressed in the document reflect the individual perspectives of ADU Subcommittee participants and may or may not reflect the views of their respective employers.DOWNLOAD PAPER