You’re thinking about buying a home. It’s a big step. In fact, it’s probably one of the largest investments you’ll ever make. But you've come to the right place. The Champion website provides valuable tools to help you find a home that's just right for you.
But first, there are probably some important questions on your mind regarding your home selection and the buying process. When buying a factory-built home, the following frequently asked questions may help make your home-buying experience a little easier.
What size home do I need? What kind of features would I like in my new home?
Champion specializes in factory-built homes, which include manufactured homes and modular homes. Because of our size, we offer a variety of homes to choose from. We build homes that range from 600 square feet to over 3,000 square feet. Champion also offers features you might not expect in factory-built housing, including numerous floor covering options, vaulted ceilings, entertainment centers, spa-style bathrooms, fireplaces and custom cabinetry, just to name a few. Click on Find a Home to begin searching for your dream home.
What’s the difference between a manufactured home and a modular home?
First, our manufactured and modular homes are both built in the same quality-controlled factory environment. But the basic difference between the two is the building code to which they are constructed. Manufactured homes are built to comply with the federal HUD code, while modular homes are built to a state or local residential building code.
Where do I want to live?
Now that you’ve thought about the type of home you want, you should think about its location. Where do you want to live – urban area, subdivision, or in the country? If you have a family or are planning for one, do you wish to live near schools, parks or recreation areas? Something else you need to consider when buying a factory-built home is whether you will purchase private property or lease a home site in a manufactured housing community. Click here to search for a sales center that can help provide local information on these questions, as well as more information on the home buying process.
How much factory-built home can I afford? How much will my monthly payment be?
No matter what your financial situation, Champion’s independent retailers can help you find the best financing possible. We also suggest that you speak with a qualified lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage before you begin the process of shopping for a new factory-built home. In many cases, your local retailer can help you get pre-approval. Pre-approval not only gives you a better idea as to what homes are available in your price range, but it also lets you know your eligibility for certain financing programs.
To give you a better idea of how much your monthly payment will be and how much you will need to borrow for your chosen factory-built home, enter your information into our
mortgage calculator.