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by MoveMyMobile 2610 days ago
The reason for the high rates for mobile homes is due to the depreciation of the home, the difficulty in being able to reposses it as well as the low credit ratings of most of the borrowers who live in mobile homes. It's not just rich billionaires trying to rip poor people off, there are many factors at play in the industry that need to be addressed. Another issue is how to appraise/value a mobile home. There are currently no standards for appraising the value and most appraisers are inexperienced in mobile home valuation. Not only that but the fact mobile home values are effected by lot rents by the parks makes it even more complicated.