5 MIN READ · REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
Find the financing conversation that fits your home.
Understand the questions a lender will need to answer.
Begin with the property
Financing may take the form of a real-estate mortgage or a home-only personal-property loan. The land arrangement and title classification matter. A manufacturer, seller or website cannot establish your approval simply by identifying the home as manufactured.
What to bring to an initial conversation
- The listing link or address and the asking price.
- Whether land is included, owned separately or leased.
- The year, manufacturer, size and any known relocation history.
- Your intended use and approximate purchase timeline.
- Your questions about available funds, payments and next steps.
Compare written offers
For mortgage offers, compare the loan amount, rate, term, lender charges, cash to close and full monthly payment on the Loan Estimate. Ask which taxes, insurance or assessments are outside that payment. Compare equivalent scenarios, not just headline rates.
Ask Erik
Use the short inquiry form for general questions. Do not send Social Security numbers, bank statements or identity documents through it. If you decide to apply, use the secure application reached from Erik’s official Patriot Home Mortgage profile. Program availability and property eligibility require individual review.
Put it to use.
Save your questions in the free buyer worksheet, or discuss your situation with Erik.
Sources & further reading
Educational planning resource. Confirm current requirements with the relevant lender, local authority and qualified professionals. No financing approval or program availability is implied.