Per those sources – one of which is involved in manufactured home industry lending – the loan program doesn’t require “land in lieu” of down payment.
The assertion is that it is a true zero cash down payment, home only (chattel loan) financing plan.
The program, the Daily Business News is told by sources, applies only to Clayton Homes retail centers.
An inquiry to a senior VMF team member has not been replied to as of the time this post was published.
But an informed source at 21st Mortgage Corporation tells MHProNews that while they can’t confirm that VMF related information; they will state that they do not have nor have a current plan for a similar program for 21st customers.
Upshot?
If the information provided to MHProNews proves to be accurate – and Clayton/VMF become successful at selling it – on paper this could prove useful to selling the masses of buyers who have decent-to-good credit, but have heavy debt, may still budget, yet lack a down payment. To rephrase, as the retailer above said in their messages, that this program tilt’s the playing field toward Clayton, saying, “Not right.”
Zero Down? What Sounds Grand, May Not Be All Peaches and Cream…
An informed source tells MHProNews that VMF reps “are getting a little tired of the product“ because it has a “higher rate, points,” and a “23-year max loan” term.
As a result, well qualified buyers aren’t jumping for joy…
…at least, not yet. But that may prove to be a training issue.
But if the product proves real – and Clayton/VMF finds the best way to present and close sales with it – VMF rep enthusiasm could grow for the plan anew.
It should be noted that the sources on this report differed on what they thought the VMF interest rate was on these zero down loans.
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