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Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks (14.127) Web federalgrantswire.com Find Federal Grants Back to Homepage Federal Grants Wire Site Directory Federal Grants by Applicant Type Federal Grants by Subject Area Federal Grants by Agency Federal Grants by Name Federal Grant Resources How to write a Proposal National Grants Conferences Information About Us Linking to Us Privacy Policy Federal Grants Search Mortgage Insurance-manufactured Home Parks (14.127) Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks (14.127) Federal Agency HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Authorization National Housing Act, as amended, Section 207, Public Law 84-345, 12 U.S.C. 1713. Program Number 14.127 Last Known Status Active Objectives To make possible the financing of construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks. Types of Assistance Guaranteed/Insured Loans. Uses and Use Restrictions The Department's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures lenders against loss on mortgage defaults. Insured mortgages may be used to finance the construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks consisting of 5 or more spaces. The maximum mortgage limit is $11,250 per space. In areas where cost levels so require, limits may be increased up to 140 percent on a case-by-case basis. Contractors for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. Eligibility Requirements Applicant Eligibility Eligible mortgagors include investors, builders, developers and others who meet HUD requirements for mortgagors. Beneficiary Eligibility Families, individuals, and elderly persons owning manufactured homes and desiring to lease spaces in a manufactured home park. Credentials/Documentation Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor are submitted with the application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Application and Award Process Preapplication Coordination The sponsor has an initial conference with the local HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center to determine the preliminary feasibility of the project before a Site Appraisal and Market Analysis (SAMA) application (for new construction projects or feasibility application (for substantial rehabilitation projects) is submitted. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. An environmental assessment is required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure The sponsor submits a site appraisal and market analysis (SAMA) for new construction projects or a feasibility application for substantial rehabilitation projects. Following HUD's issuance of a SAMA or feasibility letter, the sponsor submits a firm commitment application through a HUD-approved lender for processing. Considerations include market need, zoning, capabilities of the borrower, and availability of community resources. Applications are submitted to the local HUD Multifamily Hub Program Center which does multifamily processing. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure The HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center decides whether to approve or reject applications. Deadlines Deadlines are established on a case-by-case basis by the local HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time Appeals If an application for mortgage insurance is refused, HUD will state the reasons for the refusal. If reapplication is desired, the applicant may reapply subject to concurrence of the lender. Renewals The term of a commitment to insure may be extended when more time is required. Assistance Considerations Formula and Matching Requirements The maximum amount of the loan may not exceed 90 percent of the estimated value. The mortgage insurance premium is based on the mortgage amount. The application fee is $3 per $1,000. The HUD-inspection fee may not exceed $5 per $1,000 of the mortgage amount. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance The maximum mortgage term is 40 years, or not in excess of three-fourths of the remaining economic life, whichever is less. Post Assistance Requirements Reports Any change of the mortgagor during the period of mortgage insurance must be approved by HUD. Defaults in meeting the mortgage terms must be reported. All mortgagors are required to submit an annual financial statement to HUD. All approved mortgagees at any time upon request by HUD must furnish copies of their latest financial statements. Audits The Department of Housing and Urban Development reserves the right to audit the accounts of either the mortgagee or mortgagor to determine their compliance and conformance with HUD regulations and standards. Records Mortgagees are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable mortgage practices of prudent lending institutions and the HUD regulations. Program Accomplishments In Fiscal Year 2002, HUD insured four mobile home parks with 571 units, totaling $13.2 million. Financial Information Account Identification 86-4077-0-3-371. Obligations (Mortgages insured) Reported under program 14.135. Range and Average of Financial Assistance Insured mortgages may be used to finance the construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks consisting of 5 or more spaces. The maximum mortgage limit is $11,250 per space. In areas where cost levels so require, limits may be increased up to 140 percent on a case-by-case basis. The maximum amount of the loan may not exceed 90 percent of the estimated value. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature Fact Sheet, Manufactured Home Parks; 24 CFR 207.33 et seq.; Mobile Home Parks Financing, no charge; Housing Surveys, Part II; HUD Handbook 4545.1, Mobile Home Park Program, no charge, available on HUDCLIPS at http://www.hudclips.org. Related Programs 14.110, Manufactured Home Loan Insurance_Financing Purchase of Manufactured Homes as Principal Residences of Borrowers; 64.119, Veterans Housing_Manufactured Home Loans. Information Contacts Regional or Local Office All projects are processed in Local HUD Multifamily Hubs or Program Centers. Persons are encouraged to communicate with the nearest HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center listed at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfbroch/hubs_pcs.cfm or in the Catalog Appendix IV. Headquarters Office Office of Multifamily Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, S. W., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-1142. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/hsgmulti.cfm Examples of Funded Projects Not applicable. Criteria for Selecting Proposals Not applicable. About this page: This page features the following grant program: 14.127 Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks This grant program is offered by: Office of Housing-federal Housing Commissioner , Department of Housing and Urban Development Related Office of Housing-federal Housing Commissioner Federal Grants Mortgage Insurance-nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act Section 245 Graduated Payment Mortgage Program Mortgage Insurance-rental Housing Mortgage Insurance-homes for Disaster Victims Other Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies Office of Community Planning and Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Office of Housing-federal Housing Commissioner Office of Policy Development and Research Office of Public and Indian Housing © 2006 Federal Grants Wire, All Rights Reserved.

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BUYING A NEW DIESEL COACH IF I WERE BUYING A NEW DIESEL COACH By: Frank R. Gummersall My dear bride Sylvia and I have just purchased our second diesel coach and fourth motor home and went through a lot of sole searching making all the choices involved. How much should we spend? How big should it be? How long are we going to live this lifestyle? Where will we keep it? How many days are we going to spend in the coach per year? Where will we camp most of the time? How much should it weigh? How much are we going to tow? What should the floor plan be? Do we want two couches? Do we want a dinette? Do we want a slide out or two? How are we going to entertain? These are just a few of the questions that we answered to decide to buy our new coach. The "Life Style" that we have grown to enjoy very much is the reason that we motor home. "What" motor home does not really change the opportunity to enjoy the freedom, friendship, challenge, enjoyment, scenery, people, food, and all the other things that are part of the life. When we think of our first motor home which was a 19' Cortez, or the 25' Winnebago, or the 34' Georgie Boy, or our current 36' Monaco we come to the same conclusion: We love the "Life Style". We want to continue to enjoy it until we are not able to do it safely. The safety of motor homing is a subject that has many facets. Driveability is important and in general the more expensive the unit is, the better it drives. Gas motor homes tend to be overloaded and under braked. They also tend to be more effected by winds, passing trucks, ruts in the roads, and other conditions that we all experience. The more miles you drive, the more important driveability becomes. We took delivery of our new coach in September 1998 and have enjoyed over 16,000 miles of safe travel in just these first four months. We are planning a trip to Georgia in March; Montana, British Columbia, and Oregon in June; Iowa in July and a few side trips in between. It would be hard to think about all these miles in anything but a long wheelbase, stable, heavy motor home. For me, Safety is the paramount issue in the purchase of a new motor home of any class. There are some motor homes in any class that I would not drive under any circumstances because they are not stable at highway speeds and cannot stop safely. This group of motor homes is characterized by overloading, bad balance of weight, short wheelbase, and inadequate brakes. An underpowered rig is not unsafe except in two conditions. (1) Getting on a busy Interstate and (2) staying away from slow 18 wheelers on long mountain passes. Thousands of underpowered 18 wheelers drive safely millions of miles, but one thing they have to do is stop well under emergency conditions. So hundreds of underpowered motor homes can drive thousands of miles safely, but it isn't much fun. I like at least 1.1 horse powere per 100 lbs. of GCW. It is also difficult to resell and underpowered coach. Tom asked me to think about writing an article that takes the reader through all the choices necessary to make an informed purchase of a diesel pusher and I thought "No Way". How could I write a non-biased article not mentioning brand names and being totally objective? Well I decided that I could not do that, but I could take each major part of a motor home and describe the considerations that should be made in deciding which coach to buy. This article will concentrate only on new Class A coaches and contains my opinions and feelings on this subject. You need to remember that previously owned and loved coaches offer a significant value but purchasing one can be very scary. I will leave that to another article. This article will touch on some living and traveling considerations but will not represent any comprehensive discussion on the exact requirements that will be true for each and every purchaser. How much to spend? There are generally four or five price levels for Class A motor homes including Gas Coaches. Many of us have a budget that will stand no more than $100, 000 and that means a Gas Coach. The new Ford Chassis makes this choice a very viable option that offers living space and carrying capacity that is enough to support most of us, even full timing. So why spend more? That is a question that can only be answered by understanding why at least 10,000 of us guys talk our spouses into spending extra for a diesel coach every year. Why is that? A lot has to do with the purchasing power of us retired people. We have been lucking enough to save a little and make a little in real estate or invest in a Microsoft at $17 in 1980. Us guys like all the engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, and stuff that has grease on it. Our spouses like the floor plans, wall paper design, fabrics on the furniture, bathroom design, window dressings and all other factors concerning the living space Many of these camping places limit RV sizes so that is one specification that you must place on your list of requirements. How long should it be? Many campgrounds limit lengths, especially National, State, and County Parks. Many driveways of friends and relatives can not accommodate a 42' coach, so how long should the coach be? Where are you going to store the motor home when not in use? What about the floor plan? Since most of us travel as a couple, dinettes are as popular as a dining table and two chairs with a leaf to expand and accommodate two people on folding chairs. A potty that has a door, seems to be very popular choice. A shower that can handle a man of a mature size is also important. Two facing couches seem important to some people. A Queen walk around bed seems to be a very minimum requirement. Slide outs are currently delivered in over 90% of the coaches manufactured, but should you get one? I have written a subsequent article on this subject. I have decided as I write this article that I should concentrate on two classes of diesel pushers or this article will never end. The two classes are under $150,000 and over $150,000. I will not spend time on coaches that cost more than $250,000. There are many choices from almost all manufacturers in the under $150,000 class. This class can be generalized by the 32-38', 275hp engine, Freightliner or Spartan Chassis, Air Brakes, propane generator, manufactured wood cabinets with print grain, 1000 watt inverter/charger, two group 57 coach batteries and 5,000 lb. tow capacity. Typical examples of this class are Fleetwood Destiny, Winnebago Chieftan, National Tradewind, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Allegro Bay, Rexhall Rose, Monaco Diplomat, Coachmen Sportscoach and others. We put 80,000 miles on a 1993 model example of this kind of coach and had a great time. We experienced the average amount of maintenance and repair costs, but we starting to have failures in the components like the steering box, which were starting to wear out. My conclusion is that some components used in this class coach are not true heavy-duty truck parts. In my experience, this class of coach is great for many people, because they will never put that many miles on the coach and they will spend most nights in Campgrounds hooked up to shore power. The generator will have less than 300 hours on it and the tires will weather check before they wear out. There will be many happy campers in this class of coach who will experience all the "Life Style" benefits of motor homing. However there are some coaches in this class that are only marginally safe when it comes to highway stability, balance, power, and braking. They are the ones that overload the chassis, leave little net payload capacity, have too small of brake size for safe stopping, and are not stable in high winds. The $150,000-$225,000 category is characterized by 36'-40', 330+hp, Custom Chassis, Air Suspension, Air Brakes, Diesel Generator, real wood cabinets, 2000 watt inverter charger, four golf cart batteries, 10,000 lb. towing capacity, and higher quality finish. Examples of this class are Monaco Windsor, Fleetwood American, Winnebago Ultimate, Holiday Rambler Imperial, Coachman SportsCoach, Allegro Bus, Country Coach Allure, Western RV Apline Coach and others. These coaches are serious rving machines. Large holding tanks, large fuel tanks, 500 amp hour capacity battery bank, large tires, weight ratings that allow huge carrying and towing capacity, high quality audio and video equipment, and other luxury features makes this class of motor home a true "High Line". Custom paint jobs including matched paint jobs on the towed cars. Is this price justified? The buyers can only answer that question. This class of coach is typically used by full timers or near full timers and usually covers 15,000 to 20,000 miles per year. That means usage patterns that require heavy duty truck parts used in the chassis. Customers demand whisper quiet road noise level, over the road video capability, luxury materials and finish used inside, and many other options. These coaches are typically built on custom chassis that are build for the exact length and floor plan of the coach. This integrated design of house and vehicle facilitates proper weight distribution, optimum placement of components like the generator. Several attempts have been made to use diesel engines in less expensive coaches but all have failed to garner any market share. An Isuzu Chassis was used but found to have too few horses. Chevrolet tried collaboration with Spartan to produce a very low-end diesel pusher using their pickup sized diesel engine in a frame rail chassis. It did not work. The demands we make on manufacturers for more and more features, functions, and conveniences will no doubt cause and always bigger is better mentality. We will continue to push design limits of components that are economically available for use in motor homes. Currently Spartan offers a chassis with a Cummins 210 hp/ Allison 542 that is in my opinion going to wind up failing to gain market share because it has too little ump and too little braking. Diesel pushers are here to stay in a big way with over 10,000 being built every year. I doubt that costs will come down. So why should you spend the additional $40,000 to get a diesel? Or why should you spend an additional $100,000 or more to buy a luxury diesel? Each individual purchaser can only state the parameters of this decision making. The "Life Style" we share does not demand it, because you can experience the great scenery, friendships, and freedom in a used motor home costing less than $10,000. © 1999, RVers Online BACK MAIN MENU

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RV Mobile, RV and Gas Refrigerators The Difference is Quality RV Refrigerator Specialists What We Do. Our main stock in trade is the rebuilding of ammonia absorption cooling units. An ammonia absorption cooling unit is the set of cooling coils in any refrigerator that uses heat (such as propane) to operate. Most RV refrigerators and a few house style refrigerators use ammonia systems. By extension, we also sell new and used RV refrigerators and free standing propane refrigerators. We can also provide most available parts for any model we deal with. As well as selling OEM parts, we have also developed and use a selection of third party parts that are usually less expensive and, we feel, are of equal or sometimes better quality than the original manufacturer's. What You Can Do. It's been our experience that a somewhatmechanically inclined novice, with a little education and an understanding of the safety issues, can troubleshoot and replace most components of an RV refrigerator. Visit our ever growing Technical pages to learn how things work, how to troubleshoot them, and the safety issues involved. You can start at the beginning, perform a search, or go to the index of troubleshooting pages. Shop for parts, cooling units, and refrigerators on line and, if interested, order them in a variety of ways. Cooling Unit Information How a Cooling Unit Works Diagnosing a Cooling Unit How To Change a Cooling Unit Rebuilding Process Five Year Smart Warranty Shopping Cooling Units Refrigerator Parts Miscellaneous Parts Dinosaur Circuit Boards New Dometic Refrigerators (local customers only) New Norcold Refrigerators (local customers only) New Cabin Refrigerators (local customers only) Used Refrigerators (local customers only) Your Shopping Cart Technical Help Safety Issues Standard Gas Controls Standard Electric Controls Dometic Manual Controls Electronic Controls Forum (Question and Answer) Technical Pages Index Search Technical Pages Technical Library Other Contact Information Dometic Web Site Norcold Web Site For technical questions, please use our Forum . For comments about the web site and non-technical questions, please contact tj@rvmobile.com . ©1996-2006 RV Mobile Inc. 11715 HWY 99, Everett, WA 98204 . Phone: (425) 355-1170 . Fax: (425) 348-3473

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