FEDERAL AGENCY:

HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORIZATION:

National Housing Act, as amended; Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983, Section 251, Public Law 98-181, 12 U.S.C. 1715z-16.

OBJECTIVES:

To provide mortgage insurance for an adjustable rate mortgage which offers lenders more assurance of long term profitability than a fixed rate mortgage, while offering consumer protection features.

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 of proposed, under construction, or existing one- to four-family housing as well as to refinance indebtedness on existing housing. The maximum insurable mortgage loan for an occupant mortgagor is the same as prescribed for Section 203(b) - program 14.117.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   All persons intending to occupy the property are eligible to apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Individuals/families.

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:   Application is submitted for review and approval or disapproval to the local HUD Field Office through a HUD- approved lending institution. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110.

Award Procedure:   See Application Procedure.

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:   Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   The maximum amount of the loan is the same as under Section 203(b). The down payment is the difference between the maximum loan amount and the purchase price of the home. In addition to the down payment, the purchaser must pay all items of prepaid expense. As of July 1, 1991, risk-based mortgage insurance premiums will be collected including 1) an up-front mortgage insurance premium which may be financed; and 2) a periodic premium which is paid monthly. If the property is a condominium, the mortgage insurance premium is one-half percent paid monthly. The loan origination charge by the mortgagee varies, but may not exceed one percent of the total mortgage (minus the mortgage insurance premium, if financed). Mortgagors may be charged appraisal and inspection fees in accordance with fee schedules established by HUD. The interest rate adjustments of the mortgage may not increase more than one percent per year or five percent over the term of the mortgage. There is no negative amortization. The mortgagor must receive a disclosure statement explaining the adjustable rate features of their mortgage.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   The mortgage term may extend for 30 years.

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:   (Mortgages insured) Reported under program 14.117.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:   See Uses and Use Restrictions.

PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

HUD insured 103,079 loans in Fiscal Year 2002. HUD estimates insuring 100,000 in 2003.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

24 CFR 203.49; 234.79.

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/progdesc/251--df.cfm.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

14.117, Mortgage Insurance_Homes;   14.133, Mortgage Insurance_Purchase of Units in Condominiums;   14.159, Section 245 Graduated Payment Mortgage Program.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Not applicable.