Chattel Loans for Mobile or Manufactured Homes Explained

Most people are not familiar with this word, which means "personal property that is movable in nature, not attached to the land." A manufactured or mobile home that rests on wheels or a chassis and ca... Read More

What is the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program?

21st Mortgage has worked with the HAF program officials to enable our customers to receive more than $9 million dollars in mortgage assistance payments... Read More

Advantages of Home Ownership

Making the decision to enter the world of homeownership rather than renting is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in terms of your financial stability and your personal happiness. Owning... Read More

Farmhouse Mobile Home Design Tips

The farmhouse design style has been a hot home design trend. If you’re looking to upgrade your mobile or manufactured home with a farmhouse look, check out these seven ideas to get you started.... Read More

Modular & Manufactured Home Prices in a Housing Price Boom

We've witnessed the highest house price increases in the U.S. in decades. Home prices rose, on average, 18.8% in 2021, and they have continued this climb throughout 2022. These prices, coupled with m... Read More

Mobile & Manufactured Home Remodel Ideas to Increase Value

If you own a manufactured home, you might be asking yourself questions like: How can I increase the value of my home? What can I do to make the most of my space? What are a few simple remodeling proje... Read More

Modular vs. Manufactured Home vs. Mobile Home

If you've been shopping around for the perfect prefabricated home, chances are you've seen terms like manufactured homes, modular homes, prefab housing, and even off-site built homes. At first glance,... Read More

Exactly What is Escrow in a Mortgage?

Until they buy a home, many Americans never encounter the term “escrow,” let alone know what it means. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry – we’ll break down w... Read More

Are Manufactured and Mobile Homes Safe Against Storms?

A great home should be spacious, welcoming, and of course, sturdy against inclement weather of all types. After all, who wants a house that doesn't keep you warm and cozy in a storm? While most homes... Read More

21st Cares, Engagement, Awards, & a Farewell

21st Cares, Engagement, Awards, & a Farewell August and September are busy months for just about everyone: school starts back and Saturdays are dedicated to football. For the 21st Mortgage team,... Read More

Mighty are the Women of 21st Mortgage Insurance Agency

Building off our May blog featuring three mighty women who lead the charge for their respective departments, we will now spotlight three women who are responsible for the success of the 21st Insuran... Read More

Empathy: The Muscle that Must Continue to Grow

Empathy is a choice. It’s like a muscle that can be strengthened overtime through practice and consideration of others. Amidst all of the uncertainty and adversity faced by today’s working world, it... Read More

Mighty Are the Women of 21st

“Mighty are the women” is often used by University of Washington athletics teams to honor and represent the female athletes who compete—past, present, and future—with their programs. East Tennessee... Read More

Learning and Development: A New Focus for 21st

In today’s workplace, learning and development has quickly moved up in the ranks of importance for employers, and 21st Mortgage is no different. The Leadership Team of 21st has taken a new approach to... Read More

21st Cares: What Happened and What’s to Come

Giving back is a core part of the 21st Mortgage identity. 21st Cares is an initiative to support and encourage team members to take opportunities to give back. It provides time in the day to escape... Read More

21st Cares: Fall Volunteers at KARM

21st Mortgage helped KARM prep for the holiday season this year by arranging merchandise as well as writing cards to deliver throughout the community.... Read More

21st Cares: Ladies of Charity fundraising event

21st Mortgage new hire team was able to assist the Knoxville Ladies of Charity prepare for their upcoming fundraising event... Read More

21st Cares: Second Harvest Food Bank

21st Mortgage visited Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to help fight hunger in the area.... Read More

21st Cares: John T. O’Connor Senior Center

21st Mortgage spent time 'growing' relationships with the John T. O'Connor Senior Center prepping garden beds for fresh produce to be grown right in their own backyard.... Read More

November Training Group Service Project

November's Training Group Service Project: Training volunteered at KARM in West Knoxville and helped reorganize and remove old inventory as well as sorting new inventory to be priced and placed on th... Read More

Young Professionals of Knoxville’s Impact Awards

21st Mortgage was the presenting sponsor of Young Professionals of Knoxville's Impact Awards on Friday. Our team had a great time interacting with all of the incredible people who were honored. Our ve... Read More

UT Haslam College of Business Alumni Awards Gala

21st Mortgage was a sponsor at the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Alumni Awards Gala! Our UT alums had a great evening celebrating the accomplishments of the college & alumni!... Read More

21st Cares: KARM

Last week, several 21st Mortgage team members had the opportunity to volunteer at Knoxville Area Rescue Ministry, also known as KARM. KARM is known throughout the Knoxville area for their support in p... Read More

21st Cares: Wesley House

The Wesley House Community Center was established in 1907 with the goal of providing childcare for children in Brookside Mills. Today, Wesley House focuses on providing high-quality, affordable, and a... Read More

21st Cares: Ladies of Charity Volunteering

Ladies of Charity, or LOC, is a local organization in Knoxville that consistently strives to address the immediate needs of underserved, unemployed or underemployed people in the Knoxville area - rega... Read More

21st Cares: Emerald Academy

As COVID-19 restrictions have begun to loosen over the past few months, 21st Mortgage employees were eager to return to the numerous volunteering opportunities around Knoxville with their peers. “Wh... Read More

21st Cares: Historic Ramsey House

We had a group of interns volunteer at the Historic Ramsey House. The Ramsey House's purpose is to educate, preserve, and interpret the history and cultural life of early Tennessee and the important r... Read More

21st Cares: Mobile Meals

On Wednesday Nov, 25th, 21st Mortgage's Training department went to volunteer with Mobile Meals. Mobile Meals employees work 365 days a year to provide meals to those in need. We assisted with baggin... Read More

21st Cares: KARM

My team volunteered with Joy Da Silva's team yesterday at KARM. We spent the afternoon doing some spring cleaning and organizing the clothing section at KARM's Hall of Fame location. Thank you for all... Read More

21st Cares: YWCA

Our team and I went to help the ladies at YWCA process clothing donations and set up their in house Boutique for their residents! the YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering woman and prom... Read More

Volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank

My team enjoyed the opportunity to serve at Second Harvest on Tuesday in a variety of ways. We assisted by helping pack food in boxes, cleaning up the warehouse area and helping one of the event coord... Read More

21st Gives Back: SHADES

My team volunteered with SHADES of Development yesterday. SHADES is an after-school program that has several locations across Knox County. They provide Extended Learning Programs during out of school... Read More

21st Gives Back: East TN Historical Society & Museum

Team Lutey/McAllester was joined by Evelyn yesterday and volunteered at the East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum. They are opening a new children's exhibit on April 1st that has been about 4 y... Read More

Knoxville 2020 Heart Ball

Our team supporting the American Heart Association at the Knoxville 2020 Heart Ball!... Read More

21st Cares: Ladies of Charity

Ladies of Charity does great work in Knoxville to provide essential goods and service to those in need. Matthew, Peyton, and myself were trusted with pricing items and placing out stock. Being wielde... Read More

21st Cares: Blount Mansion

Team McAllester had the opportunity to volunteer at The Blount Mansion this week. The Blount Mansion is one of our downtown neighbors, only 3 blocks away. It is referred to as the birthplace of Tennes... Read More

21st Cares: Second Harvest Food Bank

Yesterday we volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank. Second Harvest provides food for all those in need and have outreach programs for everyone from children to senior citizens in our area. Our team... Read More

21st Cares: Ladies of Charity

We volunteered yesterday at The Ladies of Charity, whose mission is to provide emergency assistance to those in need regardless of race, creed, color or country of origin. Some of their services inclu... Read More