KNOWLEDGE BASE
Can a manufactured home be used as collateral for a home equity loan or line of credit?
A manufactured home can be used as collateral for a home equity loan if it meets the following criteria:
- The home is affixed to a foundation on the land.
- The home can’t be in a trailer court.
- The person seeking the loan must also be the owner of the land.
- The steps to de-title* the home has been completed (this process may vary depending on location).
A manufactured home cannot be used as collateral for a home equity line of credit.
*De-titling is the process of legally combining a manufactured home with the land it sits on.