Freddie Mac Provided Deep Dive Session: Manufactured Housing Development

Key Topics Covered:

• Evolution of Factory-Built Housing: Trace the journey from mobile homes and trailers to today’s modern, high-quality factory-built homes that meet HUD and state codes.
• Understanding Types of Factory-Built Housing: Break down the differences between manufactured, modular, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), including when and why each is used.
• Affordability & Financing Options: Understand the costs, time savings, and lending pathways, including chattel loans, land-home mortgages, and GSE-backed programs like MH Advantage® and CHOICEHome®.
• Benefits of Factory-Built Housing: Explore how factory-built homes support affordability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and community revitalization through infill development.
• Zoning & Policy Considerations: Get a primer on zoning challenges and recent policy shifts that affect where and how factory-built homes can be placed.
• Partnerships & Field Examples: Discover how strong relationships with manufacturers and retailers are key to successful development and see real-life projects in action.