{"id":10667,"date":"2026-10-17T23:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T21:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/mortgage-for-a-prefabricated-home\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:06:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T13:06:19","slug":"mortgage-for-a-prefabricated-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/mortgage-for-a-prefabricated-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortgage for a prefabricated home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10667\" class=\"elementor elementor-10667 elementor-9538\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-n9538a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"n9538a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-n9538b\" data-id=\"n9538b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-n9538c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"n9538c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cih\">\n<section class=\"cih-phero\" aria-labelledby=\"h1\">\n <div class=\"cih-phero-txt\">\n  <p class=\"cih-crumbs\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a> \u203a <a href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/blog\/\">Guide<\/a> \u203a Mortgages and Financing<\/p>\n  <p class=\"cih-kicker\">Funding<\/p>\n  <h1 id=\"h1\">Mortgage for a <em>Prefab Home<\/em>: How to Finance It<\/h1>\n  <p class=\"cih-lead\">A prefabricated steel house anchored to its foundation, with a building plan and permit, is a home just like any other, and can be financed with a mortgage. The most common type is a self-builder mortgage, which the bank disburses in installments as construction progresses. <\/p>\n  <div class=\"cih-cta\"><a class=\"cih-btn cih-btn-o\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a Quote<\/a><a class=\"cih-btn cih-btn-g\" href=\"#como\">How it works<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/VILANOVA-44-768x576.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Completed StarModul prefabricated home, eligible for a mortgage\" fetchpriority=\"high\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Turnkey home in Vilanova de la Barca (Lleida)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-w\" aria-labelledby=\"inm\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">First of all<\/p><h2 id=\"inm\">When <em>Can You Get a Mortgage<\/em> on a Prefabricated House?<\/h2><p class=\"cih-lead\">The bank will only provide a mortgage for a single property. A StarModul home qualifies as such when it meets the same requirements as a conventionally built home: <\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"cih-grid2\">\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 3h18v3h-7.5v12H21v3H3v-3h7.5V6H3z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Anchored to the ground<\/h3><p>The structure is attached to a permanent foundation: a slab, footings, or a crawl space. It is not a module on wheels or a mobile home. <\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8zm-1 7V3.5L18.5 9zM8 13h8v2H8zm0 4h8v2H8z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>With a project and a license<\/h3><p>Architect's plans and building permit from the city. See the <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/permit-for-a-prefabricated-house\/\">permit guide<\/a>. <\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2a7 7 0 0 0-7 7c0 5.3 7 13 7 13s7-7.7 7-13a7 7 0 0 0-7-7zm0 9.5A2.5 2.5 0 1 1 12 6.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>On land where construction is permitted<\/h3><p>Banks usually require that the land be registered in your name, free of encumbrances, and located on urban or developable land. If your lot is rural, see <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/prefabricated-house-on-rural-land\/\">\u201cHouse on Rural Land<\/a>.\u201d <\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8zm-1 7V3.5L18.5 9zM8 13h8v2H8zm0 4h8v2H8z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Eligible for Registration<\/h3><p>Upon completion, the new construction is declared before a notary and registered, along with the certificate of occupancy or the first-occupancy permit.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-l\" id=\"como\" aria-labelledby=\"co\">\n <div class=\"cih-w cih-2col\">\n  <div class=\"cih-prose\">\n   <p class=\"cih-kicker\">Self-builder Mortgage<\/p>\n   <h2 id=\"co\">How a <em>Self-Build Mortgage<\/em> Works<\/h2>\n   <p>This is a mortgage for people who are building their own home on land they already own. Unlike a home purchase mortgage, the money is not disbursed all at once: <\/p>\n   <ul>\n    <li><b>Project-based appraisal:<\/b> The appraiser values the house as if it were already completed, based on the plans, the budget, and the lot.<\/li>\n    <li><b>Amount:<\/b> According to industry guidelines, it is usually between 70% and 80% of the lower of the construction budget or the appraised value. You cover the remainder, as well as any expenses. <\/li>\n    <li><b>Phased payments:<\/b> The bank releases the funds as the construction work progresses, based on certifications signed by the project management team.<\/li>\n    <li><b>Deferral:<\/b> For the duration of the construction project, many banks allow borrowers to make interest-only payments.<\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n   <p>Each bank sets its own terms. This page is a general guide: compare offers and ask for an explanation of each point before signing. <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Steel frame of a prefabricated house during construction\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The project is proceeding in phases, which the bank certifies as they are completed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-w\" aria-labelledby=\"doc\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Papers<\/p><h2 id=\"doc\">What documents <em>does the bank usually ask for<\/em>?<\/h2><\/div>\n  <table class=\"cih-spec\"><tbody>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Land<\/th><td>A simple extract from the Land Registry, in your name and free of encumbrances.<\/td><\/tr>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Project<\/th><td>Architectural plans, approved by the professional association or city government if required.<\/td><\/tr>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Permit<\/th><td>Major construction permit from the city council.<\/td><\/tr>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Quotation<\/th><td>Construction budget broken down by project phase. We'll provide you with a detailed breakdown. <\/td><\/tr>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Insurance and Certificates<\/th><td>Some banks require a ten-year warranty and, upon completion, an energy efficiency certificate.<\/td><\/tr>\n   <tr><th scope=\"row\">Your Information<\/th><td>Pay stubs or tax returns, employment history, and savings to cover the portion not financed by the bank.<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody><\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-bg-l\" aria-labelledby=\"pre\">\n <div class=\"cih-w\">\n  <div class=\"cih-head\"><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Prefabricated Homes<\/p><h2 id=\"pre\">What You Need to Know If You <em>Have<\/em> a <em>Prefab<\/em> Home<\/h2><\/div>\n  <div class=\"cih-grid3\">\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8zm-1 7V3.5L18.5 9zM8 13h8v2H8zm0 4h8v2H8z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Inquire about in-house manufacturing<\/h3><p>Part of the house is manufactured before it arrives at the lot. Ask the bank how it certifies that phase, because some banks only release funds once the materials have been assembled on-site. <\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 14a3 3 0 1 1 0-6 3 3 0 0 1 0 6zm5.65-4A6 6 0 1 0 12.65 14H15v3h3v-3h2v-4z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Turnkey, a single quote<\/h3><p>In Lleida and Tarragona, <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/turnkey-prefabricated-house\/\">turnkey<\/a> projects have a fixed price and a single point of contact, which simplifies the appraisal and certification processes.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2a10 10 0 1 0 0 20 10 10 0 0 0 0-20zm0 18a8 8 0 1 1 0-16 8 8 0 0 1 0 16zm.5-13H11v6l5.2 3.2.8-1.3-4.5-2.7z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Tight deadlines<\/h3><p>The house is completed in about 3\u20134 months from the start of construction, so the grace period is also shorter.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22.7 19.3 13.6 10.2a6 6 0 0 0-7.7-7.8l3.9 3.9-2.8 2.8-4-3.9a6 6 0 0 0 7.8 7.7l9.1 9.1a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l1.4-1.3a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.4z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Kit and DIY<\/h3><p>If you buy the kit and build it yourself, check with the bank to see how they finance the materials. Find out how <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/diy-construction-with-a-kit\/\">self-build projects using a kit<\/a> work. <\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8zm-1 7V3.5L18.5 9zM8 13h8v2H8zm0 4h8v2H8z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Technical Documentation<\/h3><p>Specifications, drawings, and system data sheets for the appraiser, included in the <a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/technical-documentation\/\">technical documentation<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"cih-box\"><h3><span class=\"cih-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2a7 7 0 0 0-7 7c0 5.3 7 13 7 13s7-7.7 7-13a7 7 0 0 0-7-7zm0 9.5A2.5 2.5 0 1 1 12 6.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5z\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>No land yet<\/h3><p>If you don't have a lot yet, some banks offer financing for both the land and construction, or you can finance the lot separately. Ask your bank what options are available. <\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-sec cih-faq cih-bg-w\" aria-labelledby=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"cih-w cih-faq-g\">\n  <div><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Frequently asked questions<\/p><h2 id=\"faq\">Questions About the <em>Mortgage<\/em><\/h2><a class=\"cih-link\" href=\"https:\/\/casa-industrializada.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-industrialized-house\/\">More Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div>\n  <div>\n   <details><summary>Can you get a mortgage on a prefabricated house?<\/summary><p>Yes, if it is anchored to a permanent foundation, has the necessary plans and permits, and is registered in the Registry like any other home. Mobile homes or homes on wheels cannot be mortgaged. <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>How much does the bank finance?<\/summary><p>According to industry guidelines, it is typically between 70% and 80% of the lower of the budget or the appraised value of the completed home. Each bank sets its own percentage. <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>Do I have to own the land?<\/summary><p>For a self-builder mortgage, the answer is usually yes: the property must be in your name, registered, and free of liens. If that\u2019s not the case, ask about mortgages that finance both the land and construction, or about financing the land separately. <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>How does the bank deliver the money?<\/summary><p>In phases, as the work progresses, against certifications signed by the project management team. The final payment is made upon completion. <\/p><\/details>\n   <details><summary>Can you give me the paperwork for the bank?<\/summary><p>We provide you with a detailed cost estimate and the system's technical documentation. The project, building permit, and construction certifications are the responsibility of the architect and the project management team. <\/p><\/details>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cih-band\" aria-labelledby=\"cta\">\n <div class=\"cih-w cih-band-in\">\n  <div><p class=\"cih-kicker\">Free, No-Obligation Quote<\/p><h2 id=\"cta\">Start with <em>the budget<\/em><\/h2><p>Now that you have a detailed budget, you can go to the bank. 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