Question 1

Are Foldum Permanent Homes HUD-compliant and eligible for conventional financing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foldum offers more than eight HUD-compliant floor plans. The homes are eligible for 30-year conventional loans through Fannie Mae MH Advantage, Freddie Mac CHOICEHome and FHA Title II programs, with loan-to-value ratios of up to 95%.

Question 2

How are Foldum Permanent Homes built?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 70% of each home is built off-site in a controlled factory environment and 30% is completed on-site. The homes are designed to be permanently attached to land and combine traditional aesthetics with factory-built precision.

Question 3

How many Temporary Micro-Shelters fit on one truck?

Accepted Answer

Each Foldum micro-shelter flat-packs down to 18 inches high, allowing 10 units to ship on a single truck, which significantly lowers freight cost and speeds up deployment.

Question 4

How durable are Foldum Temporary Micro-Shelters?

Accepted Answer

The shelters use galvanized steel construction, are wind and earthquake rated, fire-rated to 1,400°F, resistant to mold and microbial growth, and backed by a 10-year structural warranty.

Question 5

Can Foldum micro-shelters operate off-grid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Units are on-grid or off-grid ready, air-gapped for energy efficiency and leave zero footprint after removal, making them suitable for remote workforce camps and temporary relief sites.

Question 6

Who typically purchases Foldum housing?

Accepted Answer

Foldum works with government agencies, emergency management organizations, transitional housing providers, employers that need workforce accommodation, and developers seeking attainable permanent homes. Project teams can contact Foldum to discuss volumes, specifications and logistics.