Florida FHA Manufactured Home Loans: Processing and Closing Checklist
FHA Loans | Posted on September 11, 2026 at 7:49 pm by Sean A. Stephens, Esq., CMB®
How to Process and Close FHA Manufactured Home Loans in Florida Processing a Florida FHA manufactured home loan can be different from a traditional FHA transaction. From property eligibility and foundation requirements to appraisal and closing, understanding the steps upfront
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Florida FHA Manufactured Home Loans: Appraisal and Foundation Requirements
FHA Loans | Posted on August 27, 2026 at 9:50 am by Sean A. Stephens, Esq., CMB®
Florida FHA Manufactured Home Appraisal & Foundation Requirements Manufactured homes can be an attractive financing option for Florida homebuyers, but FHA financing comes with specific property, appraisal, and foundation requirements that realtors and homebuyers should understand before submitting an offer.
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Florida FHA Manufactured Home Loans: 2026 Requirements, Down Payment, and Property Standards
FHA Loans | Posted on August 20, 2026 at 9:05 pm by Sean A. Stephens, Esq., CMB®
Florida FHA Manufactured Home Requirements for 2026 For Florida homebuyers looking for an affordable path to homeownership, a manufactured home may offer an attractive alternative to a traditional site-built property. The important question is whether the home and property meet
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Florida Intangible Tax and Transfer Tax – How do you calculate these closing costs?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Front Page | USDA Loan Process | Posted on April 16, 2021 at 3:59 pm by usdaadmin
When purchasing a home, you never want to be surprised with out-of-pocket expenses. Remember, even when purchasing with a USDA No Down Payment Loan, you still have to be prepared for other costs to complete the transaction which include Florida Intangible
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USDA vs FHA: Which can you apply for more quickly after bankruptcy?
FHA Loans | Front Page | USDA Guide | USDA Loan Eligibility | USDA Loans | Posted on March 5, 2021 at 10:00 pm by usdaadmin
Last week, we reviewed how a Chapter 7 bankruptcy affects qualifying for a USDA loan. The next question that often comes after this information is, “How does this compare to an FHA loan?” That’s why today, we’ll review USDA vs
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What are the filing requirements for the Florida Homestead Exemption?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | Front Page | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on January 15, 2021 at 10:43 am by usdaadmin
The Florida Homestead Exemption helps homeowners save money on their property taxes by reducing the taxable value of their property which in turn lowers the amount of property taxes levied. However, timing and eligibility details are critical when qualifying for
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2021 Mortgage Loan Limits: USDA, VA, FHA and Conventional Loans
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on January 8, 2021 at 11:11 am by usdaadmin
Mortgage loan limits are on the rise in 2021, but it’s not the same limit across programs. In fact, USDA, VA, FHA, and Conventional loan programs each have their own limits. This is why it’s important for us to quickly
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Private Roads: How do you qualify for a mortgage with a house on a private road?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Loans | USDA Property Eligibility | VA Loans | Posted on September 25, 2020 at 12:25 pm by usdaadmin
Once you have found the perfect home, what should you do if the property is located on a private road? How can a private road affect your mortgage approval? Thus, today’s video will discuss what to do when the property
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Well and Septic Required Distances for USDA and FHA Loans
FHA Loans | USDA Loans | USDA Property Eligibility | Posted on January 17, 2020 at 9:38 pm by usdaadmin
What are the required distances for well and septic on USDA and FHA loans? Understanding USDA and FHA loan distance requirements between a well and septic are critical when determining eligibility and because it can be common for rural properties to
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How do you Qualify for a Mortgage after Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Conventional Loans | FHA Loans | USDA Credit Qualifying | USDA Loans | VA Loans | Posted on January 10, 2020 at 6:44 pm by usdaadmin
After filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, many feel homeownership is a dream that is out of their reach. However, in today’s video, I’ll explain how you CAN qualify for a mortgage after Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In fact, with USDA, FHA,
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