Manufactured Home Foundation Engineering Certifications in Georgia
for FHA, VA & Conventional Loans

If you are applying for an FHA loan to purchase a manufactured home in Georgia, an engineering foundation certification is generally required as part of the FHA loan process.

Your lender may also require an engineering foundation certification for a VA or conventional loan.

The foundation certification helps document whether the manufactured home's foundation meets the applicable requirements.

The engineering foundation certification is signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in Georgia.

Yes. A lender may require a foundation engineering certification when refinancing a manufactured or mobile home in Georgia.

For FHA financing, the foundation of a manufactured home must comply with HUD's Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH).

The lender must obtain a foundation certification from a licensed professional engineer or registered architect licensed in Georgia when the manufactured home is located in Georgia.

In certain FHA refinance transactions, a previous foundation certification may be acceptable if there have been no alterations or observable damage to the foundation since the original certification.

Yes. A lender may require additions or modifications to a manufactured or mobile home in Georgia to be evaluated as part of the engineering certification process.

Examples may include a carport, porch, covered patio, additional room, or other attached structure.

The purpose of the evaluation is to determine whether these additions or modifications adversely affect the structural integrity of the manufactured home or its foundation system.

Martin-Patino Inspections LLC provides reliable foundation engineering certification services for manufactured and mobile homes throughout Georgia.

Our engineering team understands the time-sensitive nature of real estate transactions. We work with home buyers, homeowners, realtors, lenders, and mortgage professionals who need foundation certifications for FHA, VA, and conventional loans.

Every engineering foundation certification is reviewed, signed, and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.

We are committed to providing professional service and developing long-term relationships with realtors and lenders throughout Georgia.

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Your lender may request a foundation inspection when you are purchasing or refinancing a manufactured or mobile home in Georgia.

The purpose of the inspection is to evaluate the home's foundation system and provide the information needed for the engineering foundation certification.

For FHA financing, the foundation certification documents whether the manufactured home's foundation complies with HUD's Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH).

After the required information has been evaluated, the engineering foundation certification can be signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.

FHA-insured financing is available for eligible manufactured homes in Georgia. Your lender can confirm whether an engineering foundation certification is required for your transaction.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), insures qualifying mortgages on manufactured homes.

For FHA financing, the foundation must comply with HUD's Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH).

When a foundation certification is required, the lender must obtain the certification from a licensed professional engineer or registered architect in the state where the manufactured home is located.

The foundation certification documents whether the manufactured home's foundation complies with the applicable HUD foundation requirements.

VA financing may be available for eligible manufactured homes in Georgia, subject to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the lender.

For VA financing, the manufactured home must be properly attached to a permanent foundation system that is designed to withstand supporting loads and wind-overturning loads.

The foundation must also comply with applicable state and local requirements.

Depending on the property and the lender's requirements, an engineering evaluation or certification may be requested to document the condition and acceptability of the foundation system.

When an engineering certification is required, the report can be prepared, signed, and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.

An insurance company may request a tie-down inspection or certification for a manufactured or mobile home in Georgia.

The inspection evaluates the home's anchoring and tie-down system, including components that help resist overturning, sliding, and lateral movement caused by wind.

Georgia has installation requirements for manufactured and mobile homes, including requirements related to the foundation, anchoring, and installation systems.

When an engineering certification is required, our engineering team can evaluate the applicable foundation and anchoring conditions and provide the appropriate signed and sealed engineering documentation.