A North
Carolina businessman had CMI build this first patent-pending Mortgage Bus, which allows would-be homebuyers to simply
step aboard, get pre-approved, and be handed the keys to their
new home. The Mortgage Busis essentially a
concierge service where mortgages, real estate sales and loan
closings are offered in a professional mobile environment. The
bus can also be used for entertaining guests at social
gatherings. Entertainment capabilities include an exterior
awning, cooktop grill and refrigerator. The awning-covered
meeting area gives Hicks the ability to provide home buying and
credit counseling seminars for first-time homebuyers. Attendees
can view educational multimedia presentations on an exterior
37-inch LCD monitor.
The vehicle’s
formal interior is specifically designed to enhance the overall
home buying experience. Framed floral art pieces decorate the
walls. High tech equipment is concealed behind custom-built
cabinetry creating a more spacious, upscale atmosphere.
The rear of
the vehicle showcases the “Diamond Lounge,” with leather
upholstered bench seating around a diamond-shaped removable
table.
The distinctive feature inside the vehicle is a 37-inch flat screen
television that rises with a touch of a button to fill the space
between the driver’s compartment and the front lounge area.
With a bright
green wrap, (the color of money), the exterior
prominently
features The Mortgage Bus’ logo.
The matching
trailer stores equipment and golf carts to help customers tour
housing subdivisions. It is also used as a mobile
trade show booth for remote networking events.