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About Vanderbilt Mortgage
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance (NMLS #1561) is a national housing lender that operates under the umbrella of Berkshire Hathaway. It specializes in financing new and used manufactured, mobile and modular homes. Vanderbilt states it originates loans in 47 states and Washington, D.C., though new homes can only be purchased in 33 states.
- Loans for new and used manufactured and modular homes
- Accommodates borrowers with lower credit scores
- Numerous payment options
- Not transparent about rates or fees
- No refinance loans
- New home loans only available in 33 states
Helpful Reviews
Rates
Vanderbilt Mortgage doesn’t display current rates on its website, but it offers a mortgage calculator to provide an idea of what your mortgage might look like with different borrowing costs.
Loan types
Vanderbilt Mortgage offers financing for purchasing new and used manufactured and modular homes. It offers portfolio home loans, which means it won't sell your loan on the secondary mortgage loan market. Instead, it services the loan throughout the entire term. Vanderbilt also offers land loans, which can help if you plan to buy a plot of land and the home that will sit on it.
Vanderbilt Mortgage currently doesn’t offer refinance loans.
Application process
Vanderbilt Mortgage’s digital tools make applying for a mortgage fairly simple and direct. Once you click on the “Apply Today” button, you’ll take a brief survey about the type of mobile or modular home you want, your location and how much money you can put down. From there, you’ll provide personal and financial information.
A loan professional will then review your application and call you to explain what further documentation is needed and explain loan requirements. If land is a part of your home purchase, Vanderbilt will order an appraisal and title search before issuing full approval of the loan.
Meichelle, a reviewer from Oklahoma, said about their experience with Vanderbilt Mortgage: “We had to sell a home to buy another one, and the rep was wonderful. I talked to her one time, and she gave me a pre-approval almost immediately [and] then started dealing with the place we were buying a mobile home from. [...] Overall, Vanderbilt was the easiest part of our experience. Also, the homeowners insurance that they offered us is right in line with what it should be and it's got great coverage. We're happy.”
Vanderbilt Mortgage application process features
The table below shows some of Vanderbilt Mortgage’s application process features:
| Features | Availability |
|---|---|
| Online application | |
| Mobile document upload | |
| Publishes rates online | |
| Offers rate lock | |
| Offers prequalification (no hard credit check) | |
| Certified approval letter | |
| State availabiity | 47 (33 for new home loans) |
| Number of branches | 4 |
Requirements
After a loan specialist has reviewed your application, Vanderbilt Mortgage will explain its borrower qualifications for its loan programs. Vanderbilt Mortgage states that it works with applicants who have less-than-perfect credit, though it doesn’t state its minimum credit score requirement.
As for home requirements, Vanderbilt doesn’t have any restrictions related to home size, and homes aren’t required to have a permanent foundation. It doesn’t currently finance RVs, homes located in co-ops, park model homes or tiny homes.
Typical mortgage requirements by loan type
For context, the table below shows some typical mortgage requirements by loan type.
| Loan type | Minimum credit score | Minimum down payment | Compare with other lenders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | Typically 620 | Typically 3% | Mortgage lenders |
| FHA | 500 or 580 | 3.5% or 10% | FHA lenders |
| VA | Set by lender, typically 580 or 620 | 0% | VA lenders |
| USDA | Set by lender, typically 620 | 0% | USDA lenders |
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Cost and fees
Once you apply for a loan, Vanderbilt Mortgage will provide a loan estimate form with the estimated costs of your loan, including closing costs. Look over the form carefully for details about rates and additional costs, including any origination, appraisal, survey, title or attorney fees. Vanderbilt states that most of its loans don’t have a prepayment penalty, so be sure to ask if yours does.
Vanderbilt Mortgage lists some of its service fees online. It charges a $10 co-counsel fee, a $150 recast fee and a $49 lien release recording fee.
FAQ
Is Vanderbilt Mortgage legit?
Vanderbilt Mortgage is a legitimate company that’s licensed with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). It’s been servicing loans for over 40 years.
Is Vanderbilt Mortgage owned by Clayton Homes?
Yes, Vanderbilt Mortgage is owned by Clayton Homes, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.
Is it hard to get a loan through Vanderbilt Mortgage?
Vanderbilt Mortgage doesn’t list its borrower qualifications or requirements online, though it states that it may accept lower credit scores, so it may be easier to qualify for. However, it only offers loans for new homes in 33 states. If you’re interested in this type of loan, you can check if it’s offered in your state by clicking the “Apply Today” button and seeing if your state is offered in the dropdown.
What credit score does Vanderbilt use?
Vanderbilt Mortgage doesn’t list its minimum credit score requirement online, though it states that it accepts less-than-perfect credit scores.
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Vanderbilt Mortgage Company Information
- Company Name:
- Vanderbilt Mortgage
- Address:
- 500 Alcoa Trail
- City:
- Maryville
- State/Province:
- TN
- Postal Code:
- 37804
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.vmf.com






