12 U.S.C. § 1707

Definitions

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As used in section 1709 of this title(a) The term “mortgage” means (A) a first mortgage on real estate, in fee simple, (B) a first mortgage on a leasehold on real estate (i) under a lease for not less than ninety-nine years which is renewable, or (ii) under a lease having a period of not less than ten years to run beyond the maturity date of the mortgage, or (C) a first mortgage given to secure the unpaid purchase price of a fee interest in, or long-term leasehold interest in, real estate consisting of a one-family unit in a multifamily project, including a project in which the dwelling units are attached, or are manufactured housing units, semi-detached, or detached, and an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities which serve the project; and the term “first mortgage” means such classes of first liens as are commonly given to secure advances on, or the unpaid purchase price of, real estate, under the laws of the State, in which the real estate is located, together with the credit instruments, if any, secured thereby.(b) The term “mortgagee” includes the original lender under a mortgage, and his successors and assigns approved by the Secretary; and the term “mortgagor” includes the original borrower under a mortgage and his successors and assigns.(c) The term “maturity date” means the date on which the mortgage indebtedness would be extinguished if paid in accordance with periodic payments provided for in the mortgage.(d) The term “State” includes the several States, and Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands.(e) The term “family member” means, with respect to a mortgagor under such section, a child, parent, or grandparent of the mortgagor (or the mortgagor’s spouse). In determining whether any of the relationships referred to in the preceding sentence exist, a legally adopted son or daughter of an individual (and a child who is a member of an individual’s household, if placed with such individual by an authorized placement agency for legal adoption by such individual), and a foster child of an individual, shall be treated as a child of such individual by blood.(f) The term “child” means, with respect to a mortgagor under such section, a son, stepson, daughter, or stepdaughter of such mortgagor.(g) The term “real estate” means land and all natural resources and structures permanently affixed to the land, including residential buildings and stationary manufactured housing. The Secretary may not require, for treatment of any land or other property as real estate for purposes of this subchapter, that such land or property be treated as real estate for purposes of State taxation.(June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title II, § 201, 48 Stat. 1247; Feb. 3, 1938, ch. 13, § 3, 52 Stat. 9; Mar. 28, 1941, ch. 31, § 4(a), 55 Stat. 61; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title I, § 122, 64 Stat. 59; July 14, 1952, ch. 723, § 10(a)(2), 66 Stat. 603; Pub. L. 86–70, § 10(a), June 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 142; Pub. L. 86–624, § 6, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 411; Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(a)(3), May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 17; Pub. L. 91–152, title IV, § 403(c)(1), Dec. 24, 1969, 83 Stat. 395; Pub. L. 96–399, title III, § 306, Oct. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1640; Pub. L. 98–181, title I [title IV, § 407(b)], Nov. 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 1211; Pub. L. 104–204, title IV, § 425(b), Sept. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 2928; Pub. L. 110–289, div. B, title I, §§ 2117(b), (c), 2120(c), July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2833, 2835.)Editorial NotesAmendments

2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–289, § 2117(b), inserted “(A)” before “a first mortgage”, substituted “(B) a first mortgage on a leasehold on real estate (i)” for “or on a leasehold (1)” and “, or (ii)” for “or (2)”, and inserted “, or (C) a first mortgage given to secure the unpaid purchase price of a fee interest in, or long-term leasehold interest in, real estate consisting of a one-family unit in a multifamily project, including a project in which the dwelling units are attached, or are manufactured housing units, semi-detached, or detached, and an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities which serve the project” before semicolon.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–289, § 2120(c), substituted “the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands” for “the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 110–289, § 2117(c), added subsec. (g).

1996—Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 104–204 added subsecs. (e) and (f).

1983—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–181 inserted “American Samoa,” after “Pacific Islands,”.

1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–399 substituted “ten years to run beyond the maturity date of the mortgage” for “fifty years to run from the date the mortgage was executed”.

1969—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 91–152 inserted “the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands” after “Guam”.

1967—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 90–19 substituted “Secretary” for “Commissioner”.

1960—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 86–624 struck out “Hawaii,” before “Puerto Rico”.

1959—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 86–70 struck out “Alaska,” before “Hawaii”.

1952—Subsec. (d). Act July 14, 1952, inserted “Guam,” after “District of Columbia”.

1950—Act Apr. 20, 1950, substituted “Commissioner” for “Administrator”.

1941—Subsec. (a). Act Mar. 28, 1941, § 4(a)(1), struck out “district, or Territory”.

Subsec. (d). Act Mar. 28, 1941, § 4(a)(2), added subsec. (d).

1938—Subsec. (a)(2). Act Feb. 3, 1938, struck out “upon which there is located a dwelling for not more than four families which is used in whole or in part for residential purposes, irrespective of whether such dwelling has a party wall or is otherwise physically connected with another dwelling” after “executed”.

Subsec. (c). Act Feb. 3, 1938, added subsec. (c).

Statutory Notes and Related SubsidiariesImprovement of Financing for Multifamily Housing

Pub. L. 102–550, title V, subtitle C, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3794, which related to improvement of financing for multifamily housing and was formerly set out as a note under this section, was transferred or omitted as follows:

Section 541 of Pub. L. 102–550 was transferred and is set out as a note under section 1701 of this title;

Section 542 of Pub. L. 102–550 was transferred to section 1715z–22 of this title;

Section 543 of Pub. L. 102–550, as amended by Pub. L. 111–203, title III, § 371, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1565, was omitted from the Code;

Section 544 of Pub. L. 102–550 was transferred to section 1715z–22a of this title.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 33 cases, 1948–2019 · leading case: Commonwealth State Employees' Ret. Fund v. Roane, 14 B.R. 542 (E.D. Pa. 1981).
Commonwealth State Employees' Ret. Fund v. Roane, 14 B.R. 542 (E.D. Pa. 1981). · cites it 2× “The mortgage was federally insured by the FHA under the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 to 1715z-ll. Fidelity thereafter assigned the mortgage to Retirement Fund.”
United States v. Stadium Apts., Inc., 425 F.2d 358 (9th Cir. 1970). · cites it 3× “2d 380, 381 , arising under the National Housing Act, Title II, 12 U.S.C. § 1707 ff. we held: “But we do find it to be clear that the source of the law governing the relations between the United States and the parties to the mortgage here involved is federal.”
Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co. v. United States, 228 Ct. Cl. 146 (Ct. Cl. 1981). “§§ 1715z-l(j)(2)(C) and 1715z-3(a)(2) (second sentence), which together indicate the relevant definition is that of 12 U.S.C. § 1707 (b). That definition, if anything, provides further support for our conclusion for it requires the Secretary to approve all successor mortgagees.”
Paz v. Pennsylvania Hous. Fin. Agency, 722 A.2d 762 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1999). · cites it 3× “The mortgage originated as insured by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) under Title II of the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 - 1715z-18. The FHA falls within the authority of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).”
Am. Fid. Fire Ins. v. Construcciones Werl, Inc., 407 F. Supp. 164 (D.V.I. 1975). · cites it 2× “9 This definition, it should be noted, in fact mirrors the definition of “mortgagee” found in 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 , 1713(a) and 1715z-l(j) (2) (C), and the regulations issued thereunder, to wit: 24 C.”
United States of Am., & Cross-Appellee v. Ekelman & Assocs., Inc., & Ekelman & Assocs., Inc., Cross-Appellants, 532 F.2d 545 (6th Cir. 1976). “, as well as the insurance by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) of another loan pursuant to the National Housing Act, as amended, 12 U.S.C. § 1707 et seq. Allegedly, the loans went into default causing the VA and FHA to expend funds in fulfilling the obligations which…”
Travelers Indem. Co. v. First Nat'l State Bank, 328 F. Supp. 208 (D.N.J. 1971). · cites it 2× “Title 12 U.S.C. § 1707 (b) provides: “The term ‘mortgagee’ includes the original lender under a mortgage, and his successors and assigns approved by the Secretary; and the term ‘mortgagor’ includes the original borrower under the mortgage and his successors and assigns.”
Bennett Constr. Co. Inc. v. Allen Gardens, Inc., 433 F. Supp. 825 (W.D. Mo. 1977). “” It should also be noted that the definition of “mortgagee” in 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 and 1713(a) encompasses the original lender and his successors and assigns.”
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Employes' Ret. Fund v. Roane (In Re Roane), 8 B.R. 997 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1981). “See 12 U.S.C. § 1707 et seq. Apparently, FHA loans are now handled by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.”
Martin v. North Carolina Hous. Corp., 175 S.E.2d 665 (N.C. 1970). “True, the 1969 Act contemplates federal assistance under certain of the various provisions for federal mortgage insurance ( 12 U.S.C.A. §§ 1707 -1715z) and perchance the purchase by some federal corporation or agency of the Corporation's tax-exempt bonds.”
Amt Cadc Venture, LLC v. 455 Cpw, L.L.C., 45 Misc. 3d 176 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2013). · cites it 3× “” ( 12 USC § 1707 [a].) If Real Property Law § 339-z’s legislative terms were ambiguous, then principles of statutory construction would dictate reading Real Property Law § 339-z together with 12 USC § 1707 (a), relating to the same subject, unless clear legislative intent…”
Shirk v. JPmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (In Re Shirk), 437 B.R. 592 (Bankr. S.D. Ohio 2010). “2005) (no express or implied right of action under 12 U.S.C. § 1707 et seq.); Mertan v. Am. Home Mortg.”
Fralin & Waldron, Inc. v. City of Martinsville, Virginia, 493 F.2d 481 (4th Cir. 1974). “12 U.S.C. § 1707 et seq. The detailed facts of this case, as well as the controlling law, are ably discussed in the opinion of the learned trial judge, and we agree with it entirely.”
Jean Caramico, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Appellees v. The Sec'y of the Dep't of Hous. & Urban Dev., Defendants-Appellees-Appellants, 509 F.2d 694 (2d Cir. 1974). “The prime beneficiaries probably were the mortgagees who had their interests insured under 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 et seq., and the mortgagors who were able thereby to obtain a mortgage.”
Bennett v. Donovan, 797 F. Supp. 2d 69 (D.D.C. 2011). “The HECM statute adopts the definitions of “mortgagee” and “mortgagor” contained in 12 U.S.C. § 1707 . Id. § 1715z-20(b)(2). Thus, the term “mortgagee” includes “the original lender under a mortgage, and his successors and assigns approved by the Secretary,” and “mortgagor”…”
Burroughs v. Hills, 564 F. Supp. 1007 (N.D. Ill. 1983). “In insuring and eventually acquiring the property in question, HUD was acting pursuant to the NHA, more specifically, the mortgage insurance provisions of the NHA, 12 U.S.C. § 1707 et seq. The policies and goals of the subchapter on mortgage insurance as well as other federal…”
United States v. Schlesinger, 88 F. Supp. 2d 431 (D. Maryland 2000). “In general, Section 207 of the National Housing Act (the “NHA”), see generally 12 U.S.C.A. §§ 1707 - 1715z-20 (West 1989 & 1999 Supp.”
In Re Mansion House Ctr. South Redevelopment Co., 5 B.R. 826 (E.D. Mo. 1980). “Upon default by the borrower under the mortgage, the mortgagee has two options: it may foreclose and turn over the property to HUD in return for the insurance benefits, or it may assign the mortgage to HUD in return for the benefits.”
Parker v. Averett, 151 S.E.2d 475 (Ga. Ct. App. 1966). “Further, assuming that this court takes judicial notice that the term “FHA financing” means mortgage insurance on loans made in connection with home purchases under rules and regulations approved by the Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (12 USCA § 1707 et seq.”
Pankow Constr. Co. v. Advance Mortg. Corp., 618 F.2d 611 (9th Cir. 1980). “, 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 (a), 17151(d)(2); 24 C.”
City of Sacramento v. Sec'y of Hous. & Urban Dev., 363 F. Supp. 736 (E.D. Cal. 1972). “(insurance for loans made to renovate existing structures) ; subchapter II, 12 U.S.C. § 1707 et seq. (basic mortgage insurance for single family homes) ; subchapter VI, 12 U.”
Chicago Title Ins. v. Sherred Vill. Assocs., 544 F. Supp. 320 (D. Me. 1982). “§§ 1709 (a), 1715z-1(j)(1), and contend that the statutory definition of “mortgage” as a “first mortgage,” 12 U.S.C. § 1707 (a), requires the application of a uniform federal rule of priority.”
City of Milwaukee v. Universal Mortg. Corp., 692 F. Supp. 992 (E.D. Wis. 1988). “, allows the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) to insure mortgage loans by private lending institutions on single-family homes for low and moderate income families. Responsibility for the processing of borrower applications for HUD-insured…”
Fralin & Waldron, Inc. v. City of Martinsville, Va., 370 F. Supp. 185 (W.D. Va. 1973). “12 U.S.C. § 1707 et seq. 2 . Section VIII.”
Chicago Title Ins. v. Sherred Vill. Assocs., 708 F.2d 804 (1st Cir. 1983). · cites it 2× “See 12 U.S.C. § 1707 (a); 24 CFR §§ 203 .-17(a), 207.”
Resolution Trust Corp. v. Buchanan, 637 A.2d 1020 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1994). “(2) The property securing the mortgage is not a one or two-family owner-occupied residence.”
Ins. Co. of the West v. United Sec. Bank CA5 (Cal. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “( 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 -1715z-20.) It defines “‘maturity date’” as “the date on which the mortgage indebtedness would be extinguished if paid in accordance with periodic payments provided for in the mortgage.”
Hall v. United States Dep't of Hous. & Urban Dev. (In re Hall), 55 B.R. 207 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1985). “12 U.S.C. § 1707 , et seq., and federal regulations promulgated thereunder, 24 C.”
South Texas Mortg. Corp. v. United States Dep't of Hous. & Urban Dev., 163 F. App'x 321 (5th Cir. 2006). · cites it 2× “Background Pursuant to Title II of the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. §§ 1707 et seq., the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), an entity within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), administers a program to insure private lenders (“mortgagees”) against…”
Cedar Band of Paiutes v. Dep't of Hous. & Urban Dev. (D. Utah 2019). “in two years of closing of the transaction by attorneys for the Governmental Entity stating [that]: the attorney has reviewed the Governmental Entity’s downpayment assistance program; and either the Governmental Entity is considered within the jurisdiction in which the Property…”
Sadowski v. Gen. Disc. Corp., 81 F. Supp. 381 (E.D. Mich. 1948). “In February, 1936, the defendant secured a license under Title II of the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C.A. § 1707 et seq., permitting it to act as a mortgagee under that Act.”
S TX Mtge Corp v. HUD (5th Cir. 2006). “See 12 U.S.C. § 1707 (b); 24 C.F.R. Part 202, § 202.”
Bennett v. Donovan (D.D.C. 2011). “The HECM statute adopts the definitions of “mortgagee” and “mortgagor” contained in 12 U.S.C. § 1707 . Id. § 1715z- 20(b)(2).”
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Travelers Indem. Co. v. First Nat'l State Bank, 328 F. Supp. 208 (D.N.J. 1971). “Title 12 U.S.C. § 1707 (b) provides: “The term ‘mortgagee’ includes the original lender under a mortgage, and his successors and assigns approved by the Secretary; and the term ‘mortgagor’ includes the original borrower under the mortgage and his successors and assigns.”
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