You are an FHA borrower looking to buy a manufactured home.  Your bank notifies you of the following requirements as a condition of your loan and will need these satisfied before they can proceed:

The main purpose of tie-downs is to keep a manufactured home stable atop it's foundation if subjected to extreme wind or seismic activity. Without properly installed tie-downs, the home could shift or even overturn completely. There are different types of tie-downs, some which may work better than others depending on the location of the home and what forces you are protecting against.

Modern manufactured homes are quite different than those of even a decade ago. Most people no longer choose the small, single-wide, box like homes that are simple in design. Options today include sizes up to 2,500 square feet, and can be completely customized. Many of the features that used to be available only to those purchasing a standard home are now available to those who choose to purchase a manufactured home as well.