Mobile Home Foundation Certifications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below are some answers to frequently asked questions for our FHA, HUD, and VA manufactured home foundation engineering certifications and inspections. If you can not find you answer here, please also go to our Glossary of Terms and Definitions page.

	A. Lender, Loan Officer, and Real Estate Agent FAQs.

	B. Home Owner FAQs.

	C. California Specifics; Including 433a and HSD §18551 FAQs.

Do you perform FHA/HUD and VA foundation certifications on manufactured homes? Yes, we certify foundations for manufactured homes for FHA/HUD, and VA loans, including other requirements of lenders and mortgage companies.      ^ top

Other Related Questions Do you perform FHA/HUD and VA foundation certifications on manufactured homes?  What are some of the requirements for a FHA/HUD manufactured home foundation certification?  If the home was constructed according to Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (CFR 3280) was it installed on a permanent foundation?  What is involved in a Manufactured Home Engineer Foundation Certification?  What states do you cover for issuing engineer foundation certifications?  Modular vs Manufactured Homes; what is the difference between a modular home and a manufactured home, or mobile home?  Can you determine if the foundation is HUD compliant without visiting the home site?  How long does it take to issue an engineer foundation certification?  How much does a manufactured home engineer foundation certification cost?  What about FHA Insurance Eligibility - who is eligible?  Can the manufactured home be moved or relocated from a previous home site?  What happens if you perform an on-site inspection and the foundation is not HUD compliant?  What are the most common non-compliance issues that may cause a delay in the engineers foundation certification?  If the foundation needs upgrades or a retrofit, who performs the work?  After the retrofit and/or upgrades are performed on the manufactured home foundation, what is the next step?  Can the upgrades that are performed by a contractor be paid at the same time of the closing of the loan?  Once the engineering certificate is complete, how does the lender receive it?  What are your payment options?  We are a mortgage company and need foundation certifications completed quite often; how do I become an on-going customer?  How do I place an order for a manufactured home Engineering Foundation Certification?