Mobile Home
Mortgage Loans
Capital To Empower Homeownership
Capital for Change manages a variety of programs to help prospective homeowners purchase new homes. Eligibility requirements are determined by our funding partners and may be restricted to targeted groups or communities.
Our Mortgage Programs
||| CHFA Mobile Home Mortgage
Qualifying For The Loan
This program is for qualifying applicants purchasing a mobile home located in a state-licensed mobile home park within Connecticut. This is an income-targeted program, with income limits for the program set by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). Thirty-year fixed-rate term financing at a low-interest rate can be secured with a minimum down payment of 20%. These loans are not eligible for down payment assistance. Good credit history is also required.
Application Requirements
Applicant must be within program income limit (determined by town and household size)
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Must intend to occupy the property year-round
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Prior homeowners are eligible, but may not own any other residential or commercial property at the time of purchase
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Must have 20% down payment from an eligible source
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Must attend homebuyer education course prior to purchase
Loans Key Loan Features
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Low interest rate
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30-year fixed-rate term
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Low closing costs
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No application fee
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No prepayment penalty
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No mortgage insurance required
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Taxes, insurance, and park rent are all escrowed
||| CHFA Mobile Home Refinance Mortgage
Qualifying For Our Refinance Option
This program is for qualifying owners of a mobile home located in a state-licensed mobile home park within Connecticut. This is an income-targeted program, with income limits for the program set by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). The program is designed to assist homeowners with higher interest rates refinance into a more affordable rate. Good credit history is required.
Application Requirements
Applicant must be within program income limit (determined by town and household size)
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The home must be located in a state-licensed mobile home park
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Applicant must be a year-round resident of the home
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Applicant must have owned the property for at least 12 months and made at least 12 consecutive on-time mortgage payments
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The applicant may not own any other residential or commercial property
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Applicant must be within program income limit (determined by town and household size)
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Applicants existing loan must have an interest rate of 6.00% or higher and a remaining term of at least 5 years
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Must have a minimum of 20% equity in the home (Loan may not exceed 80% of the home value)
Loans Key Loan Features
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Low interest rate
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20-year fixed-rate term
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Low closing costs
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No application fee
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No prepayment penalty
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No mortgage insurance required
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No cash out
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Taxes, insurance, and park rent are all escrowed
For questions about the application process, please email lending@capitalforchange.org or call (855) 656-5500.