Program Descriptions
Program Number
14.119
Title
Mortgage Insurance-Homes For Disaster Victims
Federal Agency
HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Authorization
National Housing Act, as amended, Section 203(h), Public Law 73-479, 12 U.S.C. 1709, 1715(b).
Status
Active
Objectives
To help victims of a major disaster undertake homeownership on a sound basis.
Types of Assistance
Guaranteed/Insured Loans.
Uses and Use Restrictions
HUD insures lenders against loss on mortgage loans. These loans may be used to finance the purchase or reconstruction of a one-family home that will be the principal residence of a borrower that is a victim of a major disaster. The maximum insurable loan for such an occupant mortgagor is the same as prescribed for Section 203(b) (14.117). Disaster victims are not required to meet the 3 percent minimum investment requirements. In order to qualify for assistance, the formerly occupied home must have been in an area designated by the President as a disaster area, and it must have been destroyed or damaged to such an extent that reconstruction or replacement is necessary.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Anyone that is a victim of a major disaster as designated by the President is eligible to apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Families or individuals that are victims of a major disaster as designated by the President.
Credentials/Documentation
Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor are assembled by the mortgagee and submitted with the application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
An FHA-approved lender submits the application for review and approval or disapproval to the local HUD Field Office. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110.
Award Procedure
Application is submitted for review and approval or disapproval to the local HUD Field Office through a HUD approved lending institution. In addition, certain lending institutions have been approved to review applications and issue an approval or rejection, without additional HUD intervention. This program is referred to as Direct Endorsement. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Varies.
Appeals
HUD will state the reasons for refusing an application. The applicant may reapply subject to concurrence of the lender.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The maximum amount of the loan is 100 percent of the HUD estimated value. No downpayment is required. As of July 1, 1991, risk-based mortgage insurance premiums will be collected including: 1) An up-front premium which may be financed and 2) a periodic premium which is paid monthly. The origination charge by the mortgagee varies, but may not exceed one percent of the total mortgage. Mortgagors may be charged appraisal and inspection fees in accordance with fee schedules established by HUD.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The mortgage term may extend for 30 years, except 35 years if the mortgagor is unacceptable for a 30-year term and the property was constructed subject to HUD or VA inspection.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Defaults in meeting the mortgage terms must be reported. All approved mortgagees at any time upon request by HUD must furnish a copy of their latest financial statement.
Audits
The Department of Housing and Urban Development reserves the right to audit the account of the mortgagee to determine its compliance and conformance with HUD regulations and standards.
Records
Mortgagees are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable mortgage practices of prudent lending institutions and the HUD regulations.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-4587-0-3-371.
Obligations
Reported under program 14.117.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The maximum amount of the loan is 100 percent of the HUD estimated value. No loans were insured under this program in FY 2006.
Program Accomplishments
The maximum amount of the loan is 100 percent of the HUD estimated value. No loans were insured under this program in FY 2006.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
"Guide To Single Family Home Mortgage Insurance," no charge; 24 CFR 203.18(e).
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Persons are encouraged to contact the Homeownership Center serving their State, or the nearest local HUD Office. See Catalog Address Appendix IV for a list of offices.
Headquarters Office
None.
Web Site Address
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ins/singlefamily.cfm
Related Programs
14.117, Mortgage Insurance-Homes
59.008, Disaster Assistance Loans
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
© FedProgramSearch.com
