TITLE 12 - BANKS AND BANKING
CHAPTER 13 - NATIONAL HOUSING
SUBCHAPTER I - HOUSING RENOVATION AND MODERNIZATION
HEAD
Sec. 1703. Insurance of financial institutions
STATUTE
(a) Authority to insure financial institutions
The Secretary is authorized and empowered upon such terms and
conditions as he may prescribe, to insure banks, trust companies,
personal finance companies, mortgage companies, building and loan
associations, installment lending companies and other such
financial institutions, which the Secretary finds to be qualified
by experience or facilities and approves as eligible for credit
insurance, against losses which they may sustain as a result of
loans and advances of credit, and purchases of obligations
representing loans and advances of credit, made by them for the
purpose of (i) financing alterations, repairs, and improvements
upon or in connection with existing structures or manufactured
homes, and the building of new structures, upon urban, suburban, or
rural real property (including the restoration, rehabilitation,
rebuilding, and replacement of such improvements which have been
damaged or destroyed by earthquake, conflagration, tornado,
hurricane, cyclone, flood, or other catastrophe), by the owners
thereof or by lessees of such real property under a lease expiring
not less than six months after the maturity of the loan or advance
of credit; and for the purpose of (ii) financing the purchase of a
manufactured home to be used by the owner as his principal
residence or financing the purchase of a lot on which to place such
home and paying expenses reasonably necessary for the appropriate
preparation of such lot, including the installation of utility
connections, sanitary facilities, and paving, and the construction
of a suitable pad, or financing only the acquisition of such a lot
either with or without such preparation by an owner of a
manufactured home; and for the purpose of financing the
preservation of historic structures, and, as used in this section,
the term "historic structures" means residential structures which
are registered in the National Register of Historic Places or which
are certified by the Secretary of the Interior to conform to
National Register criteria; and the term "preservation" means
restoration or rehabilitation undertaken for such purposes as are
approved by the Secretary in regulations issued by him, after
consulting with the Secretary of the Interior. Other than in
connection with a manufactured home or a lot on which to place such
a home (or both), in no case shall the insurance granted by the
Secretary under this section to any such financial institution on
loans, advances of credit, and purchases made by such financial
institution for such purposes exceed 10 per centum of the total
amount of such loans, advances of credit, and purchases. With
respect to any loan, advance of credit, or purchase, the amount of
any claim for loss on any such individual loan, advance of credit
or purchase paid by the Secretary under the provisions of this
section to a lending institution shall not exceed 90 per centum of
such loss.
After August 2, 1954, (i) the Secretary shall not enter into
contracts for insurance pursuant to this section except with
lending institutions which are subject to the inspection and
supervision of a governmental agency required by law to make
periodic examinations of their books and accounts, and which the
Secretary finds to be qualified by experience or facilities to make
and service such loans, advances or purchases, and with such other
lending institutions which the Secretary approves as eligible for
insurance pursuant to this section on the basis of their credit and
their experience or facilities to make and service such loans,
advances or purchases; (ii) only such items as substantially
protect or improve the basic livability or utility of properties
shall be eligible for financing under this section, and therefore
the Secretary shall from time to time declare ineligible for
financing under this section any item, product, alteration, repair,
improvement, or class thereof which he determines would not
substantially protect or improve the basic livability or utility of
such properties, and he may also declare ineligible for financing
under this section any item which he determines is especially
subject to selling abuses; and (iii) the Secretary is authorized
and directed, by such regulations or procedures as he shall deem
advisable, to prevent the use of any financial assistance under
this section (1) with respect to new residential structures (other
than manufactured homes) that have not been completed and occupied
for at least six months, or (2) which would, through multiple
loans, result in an outstanding aggregate loan balance with respect
to the same structure exceeding the dollar amount limitation
prescribed in this subsection for the type of loan involved:
Provided, That this clause (iii) may in the discretion of the
Secretary be waived with respect to the period of occupancy or
completion of any such new residential structures. The Secretary is
hereby authorized and directed, with respect to manufactured homes
to be financed under this section, to (i) prescribe minimum
property standards to assure the livability and durability of the
manufactured home and the suitability of the site on which the
manufactured home is to be located; and (ii) obtain assurances from
the borrower that the manufactured home will be placed on a site
which complies with the standards prescribed by the Secretary and
with local zoning and other applicable local requirements.
The insurance authority provided under this section may be made
available with respect to any existing manufactured home that has
not been insured under this section if such home was constructed in
accordance with the standards issued under the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974
[42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.] and it meets standards similar to the
minimum property standards applicable to existing homes insured
under subchapter II of this chapter.
Alterations, repairs, and improvements upon or in connection with
existing structures may include the provision of fire safety
equipment, energy conserving improvements, or the installation of
solar energy systems. Alterations, repairs, and improvements upon
or in connection with existing structures may also include the
evaluation and reduction of lead-based paint hazards. As used in
this section -
(1) the term "fire safety equipment" means any device or
facility which is designed to reduce the risk of personal injury
or property damage resulting from fire and is in conformity with
such criteria and standards as shall be prescribed by the
Secretary;
(2) the term "energy conserving improvements" means the
purchase and installation of weatherization materials as defined
in section 6862(9) of title 42; and (!1)
(3) the term "solar energy system" means any addition,
alteration, or improvement to an existing or new structure which
is designed to utilize wind energy or solar energy either of the
active type based on mechanically forced energy transfer or of
the passive type based on convective, conductive, or radiant
energy transfer or some combination of these types to reduce the
energy requirements of that structure from other energy sources,
and which is in conformity with such criteria and standards as
shall be prescribed by the Secretary in consultation with the
Secretary of Energy.(!2)
(4) the terms "evaluation", "reduction", and "lead-based paint
hazard" have the same meanings given those terms in section 4851b
of title 42.
(b) Conditions for denial of insurance
(1) Except as provided in the last sentence of this paragraph, no
insurance shall be granted under this section to any such financial
institution with respect to any obligation representing any such
loan, advance of credit, or purchase by it if the amount of such
loan, advance of credit, or purchase exceeds -
(A)(i) $25,000 if made for the purpose of financing
alterations, repairs and improvements upon or in connection with
existing single-family structures; and
(ii) $25,090 if made for the purpose of financing alterations,
repairs and improvements upon or in connection with existing
manufactured homes;
(B) $60,000 or an average amount of $12,000 per family unit if
made for the purpose of financing the alteration, repair,
improvement, or conversion of an existing structure used or to be
used as an apartment house or a dwelling for two or more
families;
(C) $69,678 if made for the purpose of financing the purchase
of a manufactured home;
(D) $92,904 if made for the purpose of financing the purchase
of a manufactured home and a suitably developed lot on which to
place the home; and (!1)
(E) $23,226 if made for the purpose of financing the purchase,
by an owner of a manufactured home which is the principal
residence of that owner, of a suitably developed lot on which to
place that manufactured home, and if the owner certifies that he
or she will place the manufactured home on the lot acquired with
such loan within 6 months after the date of such loan.(!3)
(F) $15,000 per family unit if made for the purpose of
financing the preservation of an historic structure; and
(G) such principal amount as the Secretary may prescribe if
made for the purpose of financing fire safety equipment for a
nursing home, extended health care facility, intermediate health
care facility, or other comparable health care facility.
The Secretary shall, by regulation, annually increase the dollar
amount limitations in subparagraphs (A)(ii), (C), (D), and (E) (as
such limitations may have been previously adjusted under this
sentence) in accordance with the index established pursuant to
paragraph (9).
(2) Because of prevailing higher costs, the Secretary may, by
regulation, in Alaska, Guam, or Hawaii, increase any dollar amount
limitation on manufactured homes or manufactured home lot loans
contained in this subsection by not to exceed 40 per centum. In
other areas, the maximum dollar amounts specified in subsections
(b)(1)(D) and (b)(1)(E) of this section may be increased on an area-
by-area basis to the extent the Secretary deems necessary, but in
no case may such limits, as so increased, exceed the lesser of (A)
185 percent of the dollar amount specified, or (B) the dollar
amount specified as increased by the same percentage by which 95
percent of the median one-family house price in the area (as
determined by the Secretary) exceeds $67,500.
(3) No insurance shall be granted under this section to any such
financial institution with respect to any obligation representing
any such loan, advance of credit, or purchase by it if the term to
maturity of such loan, advance of credit or purchase exceeds -
(A)(i) twenty years and thirty-two days if made for the purpose
of financing alterations, repairs, and improvements upon or in
connection with an existing single-family structure; and
(ii) fifteen years and thirty-two days if made for the purpose
of financing alterations, repairs, and improvements upon or in
connection with an existing manufactured home;
(B) twenty years and thirty-two days if made for the purpose of
financing the alteration, repair, improvement or conversion of an
existing structure used or to be used as an apartment house or a
dwelling for two or more families;
(C) twenty years and thirty-two days (twenty-three years and
thirty-two days in the case of a manufactured home composed of
two or more modules) if made for the purpose of financing the
purchase of a manufactured home;
(D) twenty years and thirty-two days (twenty-five years and
thirty-two days in the case of a manufactured home composed of
two or more modules) if made for the purpose of financing the
purchase of a manufactured home and a suitably developed lot on
which to place the home;
(E) twenty years and thirty-two days if made for the purpose of
financing the purchase, by the owner of a manufactured home which
is the principal residence of that owner, of a suitably developed
lot on which to place that manufactured home;
(F) fifteen years and thirty-two days if made for the purpose
of financing the preservation of an historic structure;
(G) such term to maturity as the Secretary may prescribe if
made for the purpose of financing the construction of a new
structure for use in whole or in part for agricultural purposes;
and
(H) such term to maturity as the Secretary may prescribe if
made for the purpose of financing fire safety equipment for a
nursing home, extended health care facility, intermediate health
care facility, or other comparable health care facility.
(4) For the purpose of this subsection -
(A) the term "developed lot" includes an interest in a
condominium project (including any interest in the common areas)
or a share in a cooperative association;
(B) a loan to finance the purchase of a manufactured home or a
manufactured home and lot may also finance the purchase of a
garage, patio, carport, or other comparable appurtenance; and
(C) a loan to finance the purchase of a manufactured home or a
manufactured home and lot shall be secured by a first lien upon
such home or home and lot, its furnishings, equipment,
accessories, and appurtenances.
(5) No insurance shall be granted under this section to any such
financial institution with respect to any obligation representing
any such loan, advance of credit, or purchase by it unless the
obligation has such maturity, bears such insurance premium charges,
and contains such other terms, conditions, and restrictions as the
Secretary shall prescribe, in order to make credit available for
the purpose of this subchapter. Any such obligation with respect to
which insurance is granted under this section shall bear interest
at such rate as may be agreed upon by the borrower and the
financial institution.
(6)(A) Any obligation with respect to which insurance is granted
under this section may be refinanced and extended in accordance
with such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, but
in no event for an additional amount or term in excess of any
applicable maximum provided for in this subsection.
(B) The owner of a manufactured home lot purchased without
assistance under this section but otherwise meeting the
requirements of this section may refinance such lot under this
section in connection with the purchase of a manufactured home if
the borrower certifies that the home and lot is or will be his or
her principal residence within six months after the date of the
loan.
(C) The owner-occupant of a manufactured home or a home and lot
which was purchased without assistance under this section but which
otherwise meets the requirements of this section may refinance such
home or home and lot under this section if the home was constructed
in accordance with standards established under section 604 of the
National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act
of 1974 [42 U.S.C. 5403].
(7) With respect to the financing of alterations, repairs, and
improvements to existing structures or the building of new
structures as authorized under clause (i) of the first sentence of
subsection (a) of this section, any loan broker (as defined by the
Secretary) or any other party having a financial interest in the
making of such a loan or advance of credit or in providing
assistance to the borrower in preparing the loan application or
otherwise assisting the borrower in obtaining the loan or advance
of credit who knowingly (as defined in section 1735f-14(g) of this
title) submits to any such financial institution or to the
Secretary false information shall be subject to a civil money
penalty in the amount and manner provided under section 1735f-14 of
this title with respect to mortgagees and lenders under this
chapter.
(8) Insurance benefits for manufactured housing loans. - Any
contract of insurance with respect to loans, advances of credit, or
purchases in connection with a manufactured home or a lot on which
to place a manufactured home (or both) for a financial institution
that is executed under this subchapter after July 30, 2008, by the
Secretary shall be conclusive evidence of the eligibility of such
financial institution for insurance, and the validity of any
contract of insurance so executed shall be incontestable in the
hands of the bearer from the date of the execution of such
contract, except for fraud or misrepresentation on the part of such
institution.
(9) Annual indexing of manufactured housing loans. - The
Secretary shall develop a method of indexing in order to annually
adjust the loan limits established in subparagraphs (A)(ii), (C),
(D), and (E) of this subsection. Such index shall be based on the
manufactured housing price data collected by the United States
Census Bureau. The Secretary shall establish such index no later
than 1 year after July 30, 2008.
(10) Financial soundness of manufactured housing program. - The
Secretary shall establish such underwriting criteria for loans and
advances of credit in connection with a manufactured home or a lot
on which to place a manufactured home (or both), including such
loans and advances represented by obligations purchased by
financial institutions, as may be necessary to ensure that the
program under this subchapter for insurance for financial
institutions against losses from such loans, advances of credit,
and purchases is financially sound.
(11) Leasehold requirements. - No insurance shall be granted
under this section to any such financial institution with respect
to any obligation representing any such loan, advance of credit, or
purchase by it, made for the purposes of financing a manufactured
home which is intended to be situated in a manufactured home
community pursuant to a lease, unless such lease -
(A) expires not less than 3 years after the origination date of
the obligation;
(B) is renewable upon the expiration of the original 3 year
term by successive 1 year terms; and
(C) requires the lessor to provide the lessee written notice of
termination of the lease not less than 180 days prior to the
expiration of the current lease term in the event the lessee is
required to move due to the closing of the manufactured home
community, and further provides that failure to provide such
notice to the mortgagor in a timely manner will cause the lease
term, at its expiration, to automatically renew for an additional
1 year term.
(c) Handling and disposal of property
(1) Authority of Secretary
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may -
(A) deal with, complete, rent, renovate, modernize, insure,
or assign or sell at public or private sale, or otherwise
dispose of, for cash or credit in the Secretary's discretion,
and upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration
as the Secretary shall determine to be reasonable, any real or
personal property conveyed to or otherwise acquired by the
Secretary, in connection with the payment of insurance
heretofore or hereafter granted under this subchapter,
including any evidence of debt, contract, claim, personal
property, or security assigned to or held by him in connection
with the payment of insurance heretofore or hereafter granted
under this section; and
(B) pursue to final collection, by way of compromise or
otherwise, all claims assigned to or held by the Secretary and
all legal or equitable rights accruing to the Secretary in
connection with the payment of such insurance, including unpaid
insurance premiums owed in connection with insurance made
available by this subchapter.
(2) Advertisements for proposals
Section 5 of title 41 shall not be construed to apply to any
contract of hazard insurance or to any purchase or contract for
services or supplies on account of such property if the amount
thereof does not exceed $25,000.
(3) Delegation of authority
The power to convey and to execute in the name of the
Secretary, deeds of conveyance, deeds of release, assignments and
satisfactions of mortgages, and any other written instrument
relating to real or personal property or any interest therein
heretofore or hereafter acquired by the Secretary pursuant to the
provisions of this subchapter may be exercised by an officer
appointed by the Secretary without the execution of any express
delegation of power or power of attorney. Nothing in this
subsection shall be construed to prevent the Secretary from
delegating such power by order or by power of attorney, in the
Secretary's discretion, to any officer or agent the Secretary may
appoint.
(d) Authority to transfer insurance
The Secretary is authorized and empowered, under such regulations
as he may prescribe, to transfer to any such approved financial
institution any insurance in connection with any loans and advances
of credit which may be sold to it by another approved financial
institution.
(e) Authority to waive compliance with regulations
The Secretary is authorized to waive compliance with regulations
heretofore or hereafter prescribed by him with respect to the
interest and maturity of and the terms, conditions, and
restrictions under which loans, advances of credit, and purchases
may be insured under this section and section 1706a (!4) of this
title, if in his judgment the enforcement of such regulations would
impose an injustice upon an insured institution which has
substantially complied with such regulations in good faith and
refunded or credited any excess charge made, and where such waiver
does not involve an increase of the obligation of the Secretary
beyond the obligation which would have been involved if the
regulations had been fully complied with.
(f) Premium charges; manufactured home loans
(1) Premium charges
The Secretary shall fix a premium charge for the insurance
hereafter granted under this section, but in the case of any
obligation representing any loan, advance of credit, or purchase,
such premium charge shall not exceed an amount equivalent to 1
per centum per annum of the net proceeds of such loan, advance of
credit, or purchase, for the term of such obligation, and such
premium charge shall be payable in advance by the financial
institution and shall be paid at such time and in such manner as
may be prescribed by the Secretary.
(2) Manufactured home loans
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in the case of a loan, advance
of credit, or purchase in connection with a manufactured home or
a lot on which to place such a home (or both), the premium charge
for the insurance granted under this section shall be paid by the
borrower under the loan or advance of credit, as follows:
(A) At the time of the making of the loan, advance of credit,
or purchase, a single premium payment in an amount not to
exceed 2.25 percent of the amount of the original insured
principal obligation.
(B) In addition to the premium under subparagraph (A), annual
premium payments during the term of the loan, advance, or
obligation purchased in an amount not exceeding 1.0 percent of
the remaining insured principal balance (excluding the portion
of the remaining balance attributable to the premium collected
under subparagraph (A) and without taking into account
delinquent payments or prepayments).
(C) Premium charges under this paragraph shall be established
in amounts that are sufficient, but do not exceed the minimum
amounts necessary, to maintain a negative credit subsidy for
the program under this section for insurance of loans, advances
of credit, or purchases in connection with a manufactured home
or a lot on which to place such a home (or both), as determined
based upon risk to the Federal Government under existing
underwriting requirements.
(D) The Secretary may increase the limitations on premium
payments to percentages above those set forth in subparagraphs
(A) and (B), but only if necessary, and not in excess of the
minimum increase necessary, to maintain a negative credit
subsidy as described in subparagraph (C).
(g) Finality of payment for loss
Any payment for loss made to an approved financial institution
under this section shall be final and incontestable after two years
from the date the claim was certified for payment by the Secretary,
in the absence of fraud or misrepresentation on the part of such
institution, unless a demand for repurchase of the obligation shall
have been made on behalf of the United States prior to the
expiration of such two-year period.
(h) Authority to regulate
The Secretary is authorized and directed to make such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
subchapter.
(i) "Manufactured home" defined
For purposes of this section, the term "manufactured home"
includes any elder cottage housing opportunity unit that is small,
freestanding, barrier-free, energy efficient, removable, and
designed to be installed adjacent to an existing 1- to 4-family
dwelling.
SOURCE
(June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title I, Sec. 2, 48 Stat. 1246; May 28,
1935, ch. 150, Sec. 28, 49 Stat. 299; Aug. 23, 1935, ch. 614, title
III, Sec. 344(b), 49 Stat. 722; Apr. 3, 1936, ch. 165, Sec. 1, 49
Stat. 1187; Apr. 17, 1936, ch. 234, Sec. 4, 49 Stat. 1234; Apr. 22,
1937, ch. 121, Sec. 2, 50 Stat. 71; Feb. 3, 1938, ch. 13, Sec. 2,
52 Stat. 9; June 3, 1939, ch. 175, Secs. 1, 2, 53 Stat. 804, 805;
June 28, 1941, ch. 261, Secs. 1-5, 55 Stat. 364, 365; May 26, 1942,
ch. 319, Sec. 13, 56 Stat. 305; Mar. 23, 1943, ch. 21, Sec. 2, 57
Stat. 43; Oct. 15, 1943, ch. 259, Secs. 3, 4, 57 Stat. 571; June
26, 1947, ch. 152, 61 Stat. 182; Aug. 10, 1948, ch. 832, title I,
Sec. 101(s), 62 Stat. 1275; July 15, 1949, ch. 338, title II, Sec.
201(1), 63 Stat. 421; Aug. 30, 1949, ch. 524, 63 Stat. 681; Oct.
25, 1949, ch. 729, Sec. 1(1), 63 Stat. 905; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94,
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102, 68 Stat. 590; June 30, 1955, ch. 251, Sec. 1(1), 69 Stat. 225;
Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title I, Sec. 101, 69 Stat. 635; Feb. 10,
1956, ch. 33, 70 Stat. 11; Aug. 7, 1956, ch. 1029, title I, Sec.
101, 70 Stat. 1091; Pub. L. 85-104, title I, Sec. 105, July 12,
1957, 71 Stat. 297; Pub. L. 86-372, title I, Sec. 101, Sept. 23,
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18, 1972, 86 Stat. 906; Pub. L. 93-85, Sec. 1(a), Aug. 10, 1973, 87
Stat. 220; Pub. L. 93-117, Sec. 1(a), Oct. 2, 1973, 87 Stat. 421;
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88 Stat. 680, 681, 685; Pub. L. 93-449, Sec. 4(a), Oct. 18, 1974,
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1027; Pub. L. 95-60, Sec. 1(a), June 30, 1977, 91 Stat. 257; Pub.
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title II, Secs. 301(a), 306, Oct. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1131, 1134;
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557, title III, Secs. 301(a), 320, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2095,
2101; Pub. L. 95-619, title II, Sec. 241, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat.
3228; Pub. L. 96-71, Sec. 1(a), Sept. 28, 1979, 93 Stat. 501; Pub.
L. 96-105, Sec. 1(a), Nov. 8, 1979, 93 Stat. 794; Pub. L. 96-153,
title III, Secs. 301(a), 313(a), Dec. 21, 1979, 93 Stat. 1111,
1116; Pub. L. 96-372, Sec. 1(a), Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1363; Pub.
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Stat. 1638, 1640; Pub. L. 97-35, title III, Secs. 331(a), 338(a),
339B(c), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 412, 414, 417; Pub. L. 97-289,
Sec. 1(a), Oct. 6, 1982, 96 Stat. 1230; Pub. L. 98-35, Sec. 1(a),
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L. 99-120, Sec. 1(a), Oct. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 502; Pub. L. 99-156,
Sec. 1(a), Nov. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 815; Pub. L. 99-219, Sec. 1(a),
Dec. 26, 1985, 99 Stat. 1730; Pub. L. 99-267, Sec. 1(a), Mar. 27,
1986, 100 Stat. 73; Pub. L. 99-272, title III, Sec. 3007(a), Apr.
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Stat. 412; Pub. L. 99-345, Sec. 1, June 24, 1986, 100 Stat. 673;
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
Standards Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (a), is title VI of
Pub. L. 93-383, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 700, as amended, which is
classified generally to chapter 70 (Sec. 5401 et seq.) of Title 42,
The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5401 of
Title 42 and Tables.
Section 1706a of this title, referred to in subsec. (e), was
repealed by act June 3, 1939, ch. 175, Sec. 3, 53 Stat. 805, eff.
July 1, 1939.
CODIFICATION
References to "mobile homes", wherever appearing in text, were
changed to "manufactured homes" in view of the amendment of the
National Housing Act by section 308(c)(1) of Pub. L. 96-399
requiring the substitution of "manufactured home" for "mobile home"
wherever appearing in the National Housing Act, and section 339B(c)
of Pub. L. 97-35 (set out below) providing that the terms "mobile
home" and "manufactured home" shall be deemed to include the terms
"mobile homes" and "manufactured homes", respectively.
AMENDMENTS
2008 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2147(a), in first
undesignated par., struck out "on and after July 1, 1939," after
"made by them" and after "institution for such purposes" and struck
out "made after August 2, 1954" after "credit, or purchase".
Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2143, in first undesignated par.,
substituted "Other than in connection with a manufactured home or a
lot on which to place such a home (or both), in no case" for "In no
case" and ". With" for ": Provided, That with".
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2145(c), substituted
"Except as provided in the last sentence of this paragraph, no" for
"No" in introductory provisions and inserted concluding provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2145(a)(1),
substituted "$25,090" for "$17,500".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C) to (E). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2145(a)(2)-(5),
realigned margins and substituted "$69,678" for "$48,600" in
subpar. (C), "$92,904" for "$64,800" in subpar. (D), and "$23,226"
for "$16,200" in subpar. (E).
Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2144(a), added par. (8).
Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2145(b), added par. (9).
Subsec. (b)(10). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2148(a), added par. (10).
Subsec. (b)(11). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2150, added par. (11).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2147(b), amended subsec. (c)
generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (c) related to the
Secretary's powers with respect to any debt, contract, claim,
personal property, or security assigned or held in connection with
the payment of insurance.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110-289, Sec. 2146, designated existing
provisions as par. (1), inserted heading, and added par. (2).
2000 - Subsec. (b)(3)(E). Pub. L. 106-569 substituted "twenty
years" for "fifteen years".
1992 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102-550, Sec. 1012(k)(1), which
directed amendment of fifth undesignated par. by inserting
"Alterations, repairs, and improvements upon or in connection with
existing structures may also include the evaluation and reduction
of lead-based paint hazards.", and by adding par. (4), was executed
to fourth undesignated par. to reflect the probable intent of
Congress.
Subsec. (b)(1)(C) to (E). Pub. L. 102-550, Sec. 503(c)(1), added
subpars. (C) to (E) and struck out former subpars. (C) to (E) which
read as follows:
"(C) 70 percent of the median 1-family house price in the area,
as determined by the Secretary under section 1709(b)(2) of this
title, if made for the purpose of financing the purchase of a
manufactured home;
"(D) 80 percent of the median 1-family house price in the area,
as determined by the Secretary under section 1709(b)(2) of this
title, if made for the purpose of financing the purchase of a
manufactured home and a suitably developed lot on which to place
the home;
"(E) the greater of (i) 20 percent of the median 1-family house
price in the area, as determined by the Secretary under section
1709(b)(2) of this title, or (ii) $13,500, if made for the purpose
of financing the purchase, by an owner of a manufactured home which
is the principal residence of the owner, of a suitably developed
lot on which to place that manufactured home, and if the owner
certifies that the owner will place the manufactured home on the
lot acquired with such loan within 6 months after the date of such
loan;".
Pub. L. 102-389 added subpars. (C) to (E) and struck out former
subpars. (C) to (E) which read as follows:
"(C) $40,500 if made for the purpose of financing the purchase of
a manufactured home;
"(D) $54,000 if made for the purpose of financing the purchase of
a manufactured home and a suitably developed lot on which to place
the home;
"(E) $13,500, if made for the purpose of financing the purchase,
by an owner of a manufactured home which is the principal residence
of that owner, of a suitably developed lot on which to place that
manufactured home, and if the owner certifies that he or she will
place the manufactured home on the lot acquired with such loan
within six months after the date of such loan;".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102-389 substituted "but in no case may
such limits, as so increased, exceed the lesser of (A) 185 percent
of the dollar amount specified, or (B) the dollar amount specified
as increased by the same percentage by which 95 percent of the
median one-family house price in the area (as determined by the
Secretary) exceeds $67,500" for "but not to exceed the percentage
by which the maximum mortgage amount of a one-family residence in
the area is increased by the Secretary under section 1709(b)(2) of
this title".
1990 - Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 101-625, Sec. 340(b)(1)(A),
added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as
follows: "$17,500 ($20,000 where financing the installation of a
solar energy system is involved) if made for the purpose of
financing alterations, repairs and improvements upon or in
connection with existing single-family structures or manufactured
homes;".
Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 101-625, Sec. 340(b)(1)(B),
substituted "$60,000 or an average amount of $12,000 per family
unit" for "$43,750 or an average amount of $8,750 per family unit
($50,000 and $10,000, respectively, where financing the
installation of a solar energy system is involved)".
Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 101-625, Sec. 340(c)(1), added subpar.
(A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows:
"fifteen years and thirty-two days if made for the purpose of
financing alterations, repairs, and improvements upon or in
connection with an existing single-family structure or manufactured
home;".
Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 101-625, Sec. 340(c)(2), substituted
"twenty years" for "fifteen years".
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 101-625, Sec. 806(a), added subsec. (i).
1989 - Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 101-235 added par. (7).
1988 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100-242 struck out "and not later
than March 15, 1988," after "made by them on or after July 1,
1939,".
1987 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100-200 substituted "March 15, 1988"
for "December 16, 1987".
Pub. L. 100-179 substituted "December 16, 1987" for "December 2,
1987".
Pub. L. 100-170 substituted "December 2, 1987" for "November 15,
1987".
Pub. L. 100-154 substituted "November 15, 1987" for "October 31,
1987".
Pub. L. 100-122 substituted "October 31, 1987" for "September 30,
1987".
1986 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-430 substituted "September 30,
1987" for "September 30, 1986".
Pub. L. 99-345 substituted "September 30, 1986" for "June 6,
1986".
Pub. L. 99-289 substituted "June 6, 1986" for "April 30, 1986".
Pub. L. 99-272 made amendment identical to Pub. L. 99-219. See
1985 Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 99-267 substituted "April 30, 1986" for "March 17, 1986".
1985 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-219 substituted "not later than
March 17, 1986" for "prior to December 16, 1985".
Pub. L. 99-156 substituted "December 16, 1985" for "November 15,
1985".
Pub. L. 99-120 substituted "November 15, 1985" for "October 1,
1985".
1983 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 415, inserted new
undesignated par. authorizing insurance be made available to
existing manufactured homes not insured under this section if such
homes were constructed in accordance with the standards issued
under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
Standards Act of 1974 and meet standards similar to the minimum
property standards applicable to existing homes issued under
subchapter II of this chapter.
Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 401(a), substituted "October 1, 1985" for
"December 1, 1983".
Pub. L. 98-109 substituted "December 1, 1983" for "October 1,
1983".
Pub. L. 98-35 substituted "October 1, 1983" for "May 21, 1983".
Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 416(a)(1), substituted
"$40,500" for "$22,500 ($35,000 in the case of a manufactured home
composed of two or more modules)".
Subsec. (b)(1)(D). Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 416(a)(2), substituted
"$54,000" for "$35,000 ($47,500 in the case of a manufactured home
composed of two or more modules)".
Subsec. (b)(1)(E). Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 416(a)(3), substituted
"$13,500" for "such an amount as may be necessary, but not
exceeding $12,500,".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 416(b), substituted
provision authorizing the Secretary, in other areas, to increase
the maximum dollar amounts specified in subsec. (b)(1)(D) and (E)
on an area-by-area basis as deemed necessary, but not to exceed the
percentage by which the maximum mortgage amount of a one-family
residence in the area is increased by the Secretary under section
1709(b)(2) of this title for provision which authorized the
Secretary, by regulation, in other areas where needed to meet the
higher costs of land acquisition, etc., in connection with the
purchase of a manufactured home or lot, to increase any dollar
amount limitation otherwise applicable by an additional $7,500.
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 404(b)(1), amended par. (5)
generally, substituting provision that any obligation with respect
to which insurance is granted under this section bear interest at
such rate as agreed upon by the borrower and the financial
institution for provision that any such obligation bear interest
and insurance premium charges as do not exceed an amount determined
by a specified formula.
Subsec. (b)(6)(C). Pub. L. 98-181, Sec. 417, added subpar. (C).
1982 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97-289 substituted "May 21, 1983" for
"October 1, 1982".
1981 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97-35, Sec. 331(a), substituted
"1982" for "1981".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97-35, Sec. 338(a), completely revised and
reorganized provisions respecting computations, adjustments,
applicability, etc., for granting of insurance to financial
institutions for obligations representing loans, advances of
credit, or purchases.
1980 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96-399, Secs. 301(a), 308(c)(1),
substituted "October 1, 1981" for "October 16, 1980", and
substituted "manufactured home" for "mobile home" wherever
appearing.
Pub. L. 96-372 substituted "October 16, 1980" for "October 1,
1980".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96-399, Sec. 308(a)-(c)(1), inserted
provisions respecting areas of high land costs or high set-up
costs, substituted "manufactured home" for "mobile home" wherever
appearing, and increased amounts with respect to financing
purchases of such homes from $18,000 to $20,000 (from $27,000 to
$30,000 where there are two or more modules), where an undeveloped
lot is concerned from $24,000 to $26,675 (from $33,000 to $36,675
where there are two or more modules), where a suitably developed
lot is concerned from $27,500 to $30,550 (from $36,500 to $40,550
where there are two or more modules), and where a principal place
of residence of the owner is concerned from $6,250 to $6,950 and
$9,375 to $10,425, respectively, for undeveloped and developed
lots.
1979 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96-153, Sec. 301(a), substituted
"October 1, 1980" for "December 1, 1979".
Pub. L. 96-105 substituted "December 1, 1979" for "November 1,
1979".
Pub. L. 96-71 substituted "November 1, 1979" for "October 1,
1979".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96-153, Sec. 313(a), substituted: in cl. (1)
of first sentence of first unlettered paragraph "$18,000 ($27,000
in the case of a mobile home containing" for "$16,000 ($24,000 in
the case of a mobile home composing", in subpar. (A) of second
unlettered paragraph "such an amount not exceeding $24,000 ($33,000
in the case of a mobile home composed of two or more modules)" for
"an amount not exceeding (i) the maximum amount under clause (1) of
the first paragraph of this subsection, and (ii) such amount not to
exceed $5,000 as may be necessary to cover the cost of purchasing
the lot", in subpar. (B) of second unlettered paragraph "twenty
years and thirty-two days (twenty-five" for "fifteen years and
thirty-two days (twenty-three", in subpar. (A) of third unlettered
paragraph "such an amount not exceeding $27,500 ($36,500 in the
case of a mobile home composed of two or more modules)" for "an
amount not exceeding (i) the maximum amount under clause (1) of the
first paragraph of this subsection, and (ii) such amount not to
exceed $7,500 as may be necessary to cover the cost of purchasing
the lot", in subpar. (B) of such unlettered paragraph "twenty years
and thirty-two days (twenty-five" for "fifteen years and thirty-two
days (twenty-three", in subpar. (A) of the fourth unlettered
paragraph "$6,250 in the case of an undeveloped lot, or (ii)
$9,375" for "$5,000 in the case of an undeveloped lot, or (ii)
$7,500", and in subpar. (B) of such paragraph "fifteen years and
thirty-two days" for "ten years and thirty-two days".
1978 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95-557, Sec. 301(a), substituted
"October 1, 1979" for "November 1, 1978".
Pub. L. 95-406 substituted "November 1, 1978" for "October 1,
1978".
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 95-619 defined "energy conserving
improvements" in terms of purchase and installation of
weatherization materials as defined in section 6862(9) of title 42
rather than additions, alterations, or improvements of an existing
or new structure, designed to reduce the total energy requirements
of a structure in conformity with standards prescribed by the
Secretary.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 95-619 expanded definition of "solar
energy system" to include the utilization of wind energy and added
the distinction between active and passive types of energy systems.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95-557, Sec. 320, substituted "not in excess
of $37,500 nor an average amount of $7,500 per family unit and
having a maturity not in excess of fifteen years" for "not in
excess of $25,000 nor an average amount of $5,000 per family unit
and having a maturity not in excess of twelve years".
1977 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95-128, Sec. 301(a), substituted
"October 1, 1978" for "October 1, 1977".
Pub. L. 95-80 substituted "October 1, 1977" for "August 1, 1977".
Pub. L. 95-60 substituted "August 1, 1977" for "June 30, 1977".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95-128, Sec. 306, substituted: in cl. (1) of
first sentence "$15,000" for "$10,000" and "$16,000 ($24,000" for
"$12,500 ($20,000", and in cl. (2) "fifteen years" for "twelve
years"; inserted at end of proviso in cl. (2) "(twenty-three years
and thirty-two days in the case of a mobile home composed of two or
more modules)"; substituted in subpar. (B) of the second and third
paragraphs "twenty-three years" for "twenty years"; and inserted
paragraph at end of subsec. (b) which authorized the Secretary to
increase by regulation any dollar amount limitation on mobile homes
or mobile home lot loans contained in this subsection by not to
exceed 40 per centum.
1975 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94-173 substituted "$12,500 ($20,000"
for "$10,000 ($15,000" in cl. 1.
1974 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93-449, Sec. 4(a)(1), inserted
provisions relating to financing preservation of historic
structures and defining "historic structures" and "preservation".
Pub. L. 93-383, Secs. 309(b)(1), (2), (c), 316(a), substituted
"June 30, 1977" for "October 1, 1974" in provisions preceding
initially designated cl. (i), inserted "or mobile homes" after "in
connection with existing structures" in initial cl. (i), provisions
relating to the financing of the purchase of a lot on which a
mobile home is to be placed and payment of reasonable expenses for
the appropriate preparation of such lot, and paragraph relating to
alteration, repair, and improvement upon or in connection with
existing structures with respect to inclusion of fire safety
equipment, etc.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93-449, Sec. 4(a)(2), added par. relating to
loans financing preservation of historic structures.
Pub. L. 93-383, Sec. 309(a), (b)(3), (d), in cl. (1) substituted
"exceeds $10,000" for "exceeds $5,000", in cl. (2) substituted
provisions relating to maturity of obligation in excess of twelve
years and thirty-two days for provisions relating to maturity of
obligation in excess of three years and thirty-two days and
authorization of increase to seven years and thirty-two days under
conditions determined by the Secretary and substituted "fifteen
years and thirty-two days" for "twelve years and thirty-two days
(fifteen years and thirty-two days in the case of a mobile home
composed of two or more modules)", in cl. (3) substituted "$25,000"
for "$15,000", "$5,000" for "$2,500", and "twelve years" for "seven
years", inserted provision relating to loans to finance fire safety
equipment for a nursing home, etc., and inserted paragraphs
relating to financing the purchase of a mobile home and an
undeveloped lot on which the mobile home is to be placed, financing
the purchase of a mobile home and a suitably developed lot on which
the mobile home is to be placed, and financing the purchase by the
owner of a mobile home of a lot on which the mobile home is to be
placed.
1973 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93-117 substituted "October 1, 1974"
for "October 1, 1973".
Pub. L. 93-85 substituted "October 1, 1973" for "June 30, 1973".
1972 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 92-503 substituted "June 30, 1973"
for "October 1, 1972".
1970 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91-609, Sec. 101(a), substituted
"October 1, 1972" for "January 1, 1971".
Pub. L. 91-525 substituted "January 1, 1971" for "December 1,
1970".
Pub. L. 91-473 substituted "December 1, 1970" for "November 1,
1970".
Pub. L. 91-432 substituted "November 1, 1970" for "October 1,
1970".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91-609, Sec. 113(1), (2), in cl. (1)
prohibited insurance with respect to obligations representing a
loan where loan exceeds "($15,000 in the case of a mobile home
composed of two or more modules)", and in cl. (2) prescribed
maturity date for obligation financing purchase of a mobile home of
"(fifteen years and thirty-two days in the case of a mobile home
composed of two or more modules)".
1969 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91-152, Secs. 101(a), 103(c)(1)(4),
substituted "October 1, 1970" for "January 1, 1970", designated as
"(i)" provisions authorizing and empowering the Secretary to insure
institutions financing alterations, repairs, and improvements,
etc., inserted provisions designated as "(ii)" dealing with
institutions which finance the purchase of mobile homes used by the
owner as his principal residence, inserted "(other than mobile
homes)" after "(1) with respect to new residential structures", and
inserted provisions authorizing and directing the Secretary to
prescribe minimum property standards and conformance to local
zoning requirements with respect to mobile homes financed by
insured institutions.
Pub. L. 91-78 substituted "January 1, 1970" for "October 1,
1969".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91-152, Sec. 103(c)(5), (6), in cl. (1)
inserted provision excepting obligations financing the purchase of
mobile homes in an amount not exceeding $10,000, and in cl. (2)
inserted proviso limiting obligations financing the purchase of
mobile homes to a maturity date not in excess of twelve years and
thirty-two days.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 91-152, Sec. 103(c)(7), substituted "real
or personal property" for "real property" wherever appearing.
1968 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 90-448 substituted "$5,000" for
"$3,500", "seven years" for "five years", "$5.50 discount" for "$5
discount", and "$4.50 discount" for "$4 discount".
1967 - Pub. L. 90-19, Sec. 1(a)(3), substituted "Secretary" for
"Commissioner" wherever appearing in subsecs. (a), (b), (c)(1),
(2), and (d) to (h).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 90-19, Sec. 1(d), substituted "an
officer" for "the Commissioner or by any Assistant Commissioner".
1965 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 89-117, Sec. 202(a), substituted
"October 1, 1969" for "October 1, 1965".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 89-117, Sec. 1108(a), struck out provisions
directing the deposit of premium charges and fees and property held
with respect to insurance into a United States Treasury account to
be used to defray Federal Housing Administration expenses and to
pay insurance claims and making allowance for transfer and merger
of funds and disposition of surplus funds.
1964 - Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 88-560 struck out "after December 31,
1957," after "Any payment for loss made".
1961 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87-70 substituted "October 1, 1965"
for "October 1, 1961".
1960 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86-788 substituted "October 1, 1961"
for "October 1, 1960", and struck out provisions limiting the
aggregate amount of all loans, advances of credit, and obligations
purchased, with respect to which insurance could be granted under
the section, at $1,750,000,000.
1959 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86-372 substituted "October 1, 1960"
for "September 30, 1959".
1957 - Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 85-104 added subsec. (g) and
redesignated former subsec. (g) as (h).
1956 - Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 7, 1956, Sec. 101(a), substituted
"September 30, 1959" for "September 30, 1956" and proviso of second
par. authorizing waiver of clause (iii) in discretion of
Commissioner with respect to occupancy of completion of new
residential structures, for former proviso providing that the
clause (iii) occupancy requirement should not be mandatory with
respect to new residences damaged by a major disaster.
Act Feb. 10, 1956, removed the six months' occupancy requirement
with respect to new residences damaged by a major disaster.
Subsec. (b). Act Aug. 7, 1956, Sec. 101(b), (c), increased amount
of loans which can be insured to $3,500 in lieu of former
provisions providing $2,500 for improvement of existing structures
and $3,000 for construction of new structures, increased maximum
term of loans which can be insured from 3 years and thirty-two days
to 5 years and thirty-two days, inserted proviso limiting interest
and premium charges equivalent to $5 discount per $100 for proceeds
of loan up to $2,500 and $4 discount per $100 for proceeds in
excess of $2,500, and substituted "$15,000 nor an average amount of
$2,500 per family unit" for "$10,000".
1955 - Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 11, 1955, substituted "September 30,
1956" for "August 1, 1955".
Act June 30, 1955, substituted "August 1, 1955" for "July 1,
1955".
1954 - Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 2, 1954, Sec. 101(a), in second
sentence, inserted proviso restricting claims for losses on
individual loans, advances of credit, and purchases to 90 per
centum of loss in each such case, and added second par.
Subsec. (f). Act Aug. 2, 1954, Sec. 102, inserted last two
sentences with respect to termination of the Title I Claims Account
as of August 1, 1954.
1953 - Subsec. (a). Act Mar. 10, 1953, increased the Subchapter I
loan insurance authorization from $1,250,000,000 to $1,750,000,000.
1950 - Act Apr. 20, 1950, Sec. 122, substituted "Commissioner"
for "Administrator" wherever appearing.
Subsec. (a). Act Apr. 20, 1950, Sec. 101(a)(1), (2), substituted
"July 1, 1955" for "Mar. 1, 1950", and limited the total amount of
outstanding loans with respect to which insurance is granted under
this section to $1,250,000,000 outstanding at any one time.
Subsec. (b)(1). Act Apr. 20, 1950, Sec. 101(a)(3), substituted
"$3,000" for "$4,500".
Subsec. (b)(2). Act Apr. 20, 1950, Sec. 101(a)(4), struck out
"residential or" before "agricultural purposes".
Subsec. (f). Act Apr. 20, 1950, Sec. 101(a)(5), substituted
"section" for "subchapter" wherever appearing.
1949 - Subsec. (a). Joint Res. Oct. 25, 1949, substituted "March
1, 1950" for "November 1, 1949" in first sentence and
"$225,000,000" for "$200,000,000" in last sentence.
Act Aug. 30, 1949, substituted "November 1, 1949" for "September
1, 1949".
Act July 15, 1949, substituted "September 1, 1949" for "July 1,
1949".
1948 - Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 10, 1948, Sec. 101(s)(1),
substituted "$200,000,000" for "$165,000,000".
Subsec. (b). Act Aug. 10, 1948, Sec. 101(s)(2)-(4), substituted
"$4,500" for "$3,000", struck out first proviso and inserted in
lieu a new proviso, and struck out last sentence.
1947 - Subsec. (a). Act June 26, 1947, extended provisions of
section for two years from 1947 to 1949.
1943 - Subsec. (a). Act Oct. 15, 1943, substituted "1947" for
"1944" in first sentence.
Act Mar. 23, 1943, substituted "1944" for "1943" in first
sentence.
Subsec. (f). Act Oct. 15, 1943, Sec. 4, struck out "three-fourths
of" before "1 per centum" in first sentence.
1942 - Subsec. (b). Act May 26, 1942, amended provisions
generally.
1941 - Subsec. (a). Act June 28, 1941, Secs. 1, 2, substituted
"July 1, 1943" for "July 1, 1941" in first sentence; inserted "and
other sources" after "premiums"; and substituted "$165,000,000" for
"$100,000,000".
Subsec. (b). Act June 28, 1941, Sec. 3, substituted "made for the
purpose of financing the alteration, repair, or improvement of
existing structures exceeds $2,500 (or in the case of the
alteration, repair, or improvement of an existing dwelling designed
or to be designed for more than one family, exceeds $5,000), or for
the purpose of financing the construction of new structures exceeds
$3,000" for "exceeds $2,500"; substituted in cl. (2) "where the
loan, advance of credit, or purchase does not exceed $2,500, or has
a maturity in excess of five years and thirty-two days, where the
loan, advance of credit, or purchase exceeds $2,500 but does not
exceed $5,000; except that such maturity limitations shall not
apply if" for "unless"; and inserted proviso at end.
Subsec. (c). Act June 28, 1941, Sec. 4, designated existing
provisions as par. (1), inserted "personal" before "property", and
added par. (2).
Subsec. (f). Act June 28, 1941, Sec. 5, inserted "and all moneys
collected by the Administrator as fees of any kind in connection
with the granting of insurance as provided in this section, and all
moneys derived from the sale, collection, disposition, or
compromise of any evidence of debt, contract, claim, property, or
security assigned to or held by the Administrator as provided in
subsection (c) of this section with respect to insurance collected
on and after July 1, 1939" in last sentence.
1939 - Subsecs. (a), (b). Act June 3, 1939, Sec. 1, amended
provisions generally.
Subsecs. (f), (g). Act June 3, 1939, Sec. 2, added subsecs. (f)
and (g).
1938 - Subsecs. (a), (b). Act Feb. 3, 1938, amended provisions
generally.
1937 - Subsec. (a). Act Apr. 22, 1937, in third sentence, limited
the total liability for all insurance under this section and former
section 1026a of this title, not to exceed in the aggregate
$100,000,000.
1936 - Subsecs. (a) to (d). Act Apr. 3, 1936, amended provisions
generally.
Subsec. (e). Act Apr. 17, 1936, added subsec. (e).
1935 - Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 23, 1935, substituted "and the
purchase and installation of equipment and machinery on real
property" for "including the installation of equipment and
machinery" in first sentence.
Act May 28, 1935, substituted "April" for "January" in first
sentence and inserted "including the installation of equipment and
machinery", and amended generally the last sentence.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110-289, div. B, title I, Sec. 2144(b), July 30, 2008,
122 Stat. 2844, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection
(a) [amending this section] shall only apply to loans that are
registered or endorsed for insurance after the date of the
enactment of this title [July 30, 2008]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Section 340(b)(2) of Pub. L. 101-625 provided that: "The
amendments made by this subsection [amending this section] shall
apply to loans executed on or after June 1, 1991."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 134(b) of Pub. L. 101-235 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply only
with respect to -
"(1) violations referred to in the amendment that occur on or
after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 15, 1989]; and
"(2) in the case of a continuing violation (as determined by
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development), any portion of a
violation referred to in the amendment that occurs on or after
such date."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1981 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 97-35 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section
371 of Pub. L. 97-35, set out as an Effective Date note under
section 3701 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1954 AMENDMENT
Section 101(b) of act Aug. 2, 1954, provided that, as used in the
amendments made by such act (see 1954 Amendments note above), the
words "effective date of the Housing Act of 1954 [Act Aug. 2,
1954]" mean the first day after the first full calendar month
following the date of approval of such act (Aug. 2, 1954).
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1950 AMENDMENT
Section 101(b) of act Apr. 20, 1950, provided that "This section
[amending this section] shall take effect as of March 1, 1950."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1949 AMENDMENT
Section 202 of title II of act July 15, 1949, provided that:
"This title [amending this section and sections 1709 and 1738 of
this title] shall take effect as of June 30, 1949."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1939 AMENDMENT
Section 4 of act June 3, 1939, provided that: "The provisions of
sections 1, 2, and 3 of this Act [amending this section and
repealing section 1706a of this title] shall take effect on July 1,
1939."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1936 AMENDMENT
Section 1 of act Apr. 3, 1936, provided that the amendment made
by that section is effective Apr. 1, 1936.
INCONSISTENT LAWS
Section 818 of act Aug. 2, 1954, provided that: "Insofar as the
provisions of any other law are inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act [see 1954 Short Title note set out under section 1701 of
this title], the provisions of this Act shall be controlling."
POWERS AND AUTHORITIES OF ACT AUGUST 2, 1954 AS CUMULATIVE;
SEPARABILITY
Section 819 of act Aug. 2, 1954, provided that: "Except as may be
otherwise expressly provided in this Act [see Short Title of 1954
Amendments note set out under section 1701 of this title], all
powers and authorities conferred by this Act shall be cumulative
and additional to and not in derogation of any powers and
authorities otherwise existing. Notwithstanding any other evidences
of the intention of Congress, it is hereby declared to be the
controlling intent of Congress that if any provisions of this Act,
or the application thereof to any persons or circumstances, shall
be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
of this Act or its application to other persons and circumstances."
PURPOSES
Pub. L. 110-289, div. B, title I, Sec. 2142, July 30, 2008, 122
Stat. 2844, provided that: "The purposes of this subtitle [subtitle
B (Secs. 2141-2150) of title I of div. B of Pub. L. 110-289, see
Short Title of 2008 Amendment note set out under section 1701 of
this title] are -
"(1) to provide adequate funding for FHA-insured manufactured
housing loans for low- and moderate-income homebuyers during all
economic cycles in the manufactured housing industry;
"(2) to modernize the FHA title I insurance program for
manufactured housing loans to enhance participation by Ginnie Mae
and the private lending markets; and
"(3) to adjust the low loan limits for title I manufactured
home loan insurance to reflect the increase in costs since such
limits were last increased in 1992 and to index the limits to
inflation."
TIMING
Pub. L. 110-289, div. B, title I, Sec. 2148(b), July 30, 2008,
122 Stat. 2847, provided that: "Not later than the expiration of
the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this
title [July 30, 2008], the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development shall revise the existing underwriting criteria for the
program referred to in paragraph (10) of section 2(b) of the
National Housing Act [12 U.S.C. 1703(b)(10)] (as added by
subsection (a) of this section) in accordance with the requirements
of such paragraph."
"MOBILE HOME" AND "MANUFACTURED HOME" TO INCLUDE "MOBILE HOMES" AND
"MANUFACTURED HOMES"
Section 339B(c) of Pub. L. 97-35 provided that: "For purposes of
paragraphs (1) and (4) of section 308(c) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1980 [amending sections 1703 and 1713
of this title, and section 5401 et seq. of Title 42, The Public
Health and Welfare], the term 'mobile home' and the term
'manufactured home' shall be deemed to include the term 'mobile
homes' and the term 'manufactured homes', respectively."
DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES RESPECTING MEAN AND MEDIAN
SALES PRICES ON MANUFACTURED HOMES AND LOTS; DEVELOPMENT, CONTENTS,
ETC.
Section 308(e) of Pub. L. 96-399 provided that: "Not later than
January 1, 1982, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
shall develop a procedure for collecting and regularly reporting
data on the mean and median sales price for new manufactured homes,
and, where available, data on the mean and median sales price for
manufactured home lots and combination new manufactured home and
lot packages. Such reports shall contain, to the maximum extent
feasible, sales price information for the Nation, each census
region, each State on an annual basis, and selected standard
metropolitan statistical areas having sufficient activity on an
annual basis."
REPORT RESPECTING OWNERSHIP OF MOBILE HOME SITES
Section 321 of Pub. L. 96-153, required the Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development to submit a report to Congress by Mar. 31,
1980, containing recommendations for programs and policies which
encourage individual ownership of mobile home lots through several
methods.
REPAYMENT TO TREASURY ON CAPITAL ACCOUNT OF SUBCHAPTER I INSURANCE
FUND
Section 2 of act Mar. 10, 1953, authorized the Federal Housing
Commissioner to pay out of the capital account of the Title I
Insurance Fund to the Secretary of the Treasury, prior to June 30,
1954, the sum of $8,333,313.65 either in one lump sum or in
installments and that the first payment be made on July 1, 1953.
FOOTNOTE
(!1) So in original. The word "and" probably should not appear.
(!2) So in original. The period probably should be "; and".
(!3) So in original. The period probably should be a semicolon.
(!4) See References in Text note below.
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