Frequently Asked Questions about Modular Homes and Modular Home Factory Direct Program
  1. What is a modular home? Is it a kit?
  2. Can you tell me more about the modular construction?
  3. How long does it take to build a modular home?
  4. What is the difference between a Manufactured home and a Modular Home?
  5. Can I change a modular manufacturers standard plan or design my own home?
  6. Why should I spend money to buy an Equity Kit when I can get free modular plans ?
  7. Why don't I just buy my home from the modular manufacturer directly?
  8. I don't want to be the general contractor of my project. Can MHFD complete my home?
  9. Can I put a modular home on a slab?
  10. Do you provide/build modular garages?
  11. Do I have to own land before I start the Modular process?
  12. Is financing any different from site stick built homes?
Q. What is a modular home? Is it a kit?
A. A modular home is built in sections. A modular home is a culmination of one type of building system that actually begins as components, designed, engineered and assembled in the controlled environment of a modern factory. It is when these components come together that the components become a home for you and your family.
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Q. Can you tell me more about the modular construction?
A. Modular homes are built to the same standards and codes as site-built homes. The difference is efficiency and quality control. Work is never delayed by weather, subcontractor no-shows, or missing material. Efficiency begins with modern assembly techniques. Your home travels through workstations, with all building trades represented. Quality engineering and modular construction techniques significantly increase the energy efficiency of your modular home. A modular home has 33% to 40% more lumber than a site built home, which means more structural integrity in order to ship and to lift the modular onto your foundation. A modular home is a high wind and hurricane resistant structure. Many manufacturers build their homes from the inside out. This enables the factory tradesmen to caulk, foam, and insulate the units in ways that could not be accomplished in the field by site builders. A quality control process provides assurance that your home has been inspected for code compliance and workmanship. In-plant inspectors as well as independent inspection agencies inspect the home on behalf of your state government.
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Q. How long does it take to build a modular home?
A. Speed and consistent quality are two of the many advantages for choosing modular components for your new home. On the average, a home consisting of two modules will be factory produced in six or seven days.
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Q. What is the difference between a Manufactured home and a Modular Home?
A. Manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, are another type of building system. They are constructed to a different building standard, unlike conventional building codes, which requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a non-removable steel cassis. Many communities have restrictions on where manufactured homes can be located. Modular homes are not restricted by building or zoning regulations.
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Q. Can I change a modular manufacturers standard plan or design my own home?
A.There are thousands of modular industry floor plans to select from. It is usually more cost effective to start with one of the industries plans and customize the plan to fit your desires. If you could not find what you are looking for, we encourage you to customize your own..
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Q. Why should I spend money to buy an Equity Kit when I can get free modular plans ?
A. An Equity Kit is an educational tool. Its' contents is an accumulation of years of experience that is available to the homeowner that wants to be the general contractor of their own project. There is a lot to learn to be prepared for all phases of your project. Being as knowledgeable as possible will save you thousands. The Equity Kit has over 100 plan designs and options with Pricing. When you receive plans elsewhere, you will not receive pricing. When you purchase your modular home through our company, $100.00 of the monies that you have invested in the Equity Kit will be credited towards your modular.
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Q. Why don't I just buy my home from the modular manufacturer directly?
A. Modular manufacturers do not sell to the general public. They will refer you to their builder/dealer network.
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Q. I don't want to be the general contractor of my project. Can MHFD complete my home?
A. Yes you can. We can supply you with a refferal network of general contractors. You can still purchase your modular through factory direct to save thousands and hire a licensed general contractor for your project. Remember you will still save thousands.
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Q. Can I put a modular home on a slab?
A. You cannot place a modular on a concrete slab. It must be placed on a full basement, pilings or a crawl space.
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Q. Do you provide/build modular garages?
A. We do not build modular garages. We sell panelized garage packages only with the purchase of a modular home. We do not sell panelized garages separatly.
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Q. Do I have to own land before I start the Modular process?
A. No. Referred banking institutions offer 80% land acquisitions and 100% construction financing to qualified buyers. This means you would need 20% down to purchase the land.
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Q. Is financing any different from site stick built homes?
A. There is no distinction between modular and site built homes as far as appraisal or financing. A construction loan has a draw schedule of monies that is released at different stages of your project. Once you obtain your certificate of occupancy the construction loan closes to your permanent end loan.
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