USDA Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 §13.11 — Construction And Site Requirements For New Dwellings
USDA HB-1-3555 §13.11 (Construction And Site Requirements For New Dwellings). Gap-fill (verbatim).
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USDA HB-1-3555, Chapter 13, § 13.11 — Construction And Site Requirements
The borrower will contract with a licensed manufactured dealer. Manufactured homes must meet the site and other requirements for new dwellings in accordance with Chapter 12 of this Handbook. The lender’s permanent loan file must contain the following: x An itemized cost breakdown of the total package, including the base unit, eligible options, site development, installation, set-up, lot costs, and any credit for wheels and axles. x Dealer certification that any cash payment or rebate as a result of the purchase will be deducted from the price of the unit and not paid directly to the applicants. Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts. x Dealer certification that proposed cost is the full price of the unit. If furniture is being purchased by the applicants with personal funds, a lien will not be filed against the security property. x Foundation plan designed to meet the HUD Handbook 4930.3G, Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH), guidelines. x Plot and site development plans. x Inspections in accordance with Chapter 12 of this Handbook. x Contractor certification that multi-sectioned units were properly joined and sealed according to the manufacturer's specifications and the home sustained no damage during transportation and set-up.
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