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10/9/2024

Part III. Eligibility of the Home

13VAC10-150-40. Title.

At the time of recordation of the deed of trust securing the home equity account, fee simple title to the home shall be vested in the applicant free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, assessments or other defects which might affect the priority of the authority's lien or are otherwise unacceptable to the authority. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the home may be subject to liens securing outstanding balances in an aggregate amount not greater than one third of the maximum amount available under the account; provided, however, that the initial equity payment from the home equity account shall be used at the closing thereof to pay off such outstanding balances in full. If the spouse of an individual applicant has an inchoate dower or curtesy interest in the home, such spouse shall execute the deed of trust securing the home equity account for the purpose of conveying such dower or curtesy interest as security for the home equity account loan.

Statutory Authority

§ 36-55.30:3 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR400-02-0015 § 3.1, eff. July 19, 1988; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 6, eff. November 21, 1988; Volume 5, Issue 21, eff. July 1, 1989.

13VAC10-150-50. Condition of home.

The home and all fixtures attached thereto shall be in a state of repair and condition satisfactory to the authority; provided, however, that the authority may require the applicant to use at settlement all or a portion of the initial equity payment on the home equity account to make necessary repairs and improvements to the home in a manner acceptable to the authority.

Statutory Authority

§ 36-55.30:3 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR400-02-0015 § 3.2, eff. July 19, 1988; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 6, eff. November 21, 1988; Volume 5, Issue 21, eff. July 1, 1989.

13VAC10-150-60. Taxes.

All real estate taxes and assessments due and payable against the home as of the the date of recordation of the deed of trust securing the home equity account shall have been paid by the applicant; provided, however, that the authority may require the applicant to use their initial equity payment to pay such taxes and assessments.

Statutory Authority

§ 36-55.30:3 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR400-02-0015 § 3.3, eff. July 19, 1988; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 6, eff. November 21, 1988; Volume 5, Issue 21, eff. July 1, 1989.

13VAC10-150-70. Insurance.

At the time of recordation of the deed of trust securing the home equity account, the home shall be insured against such loss and by such insurers as the authority shall approve or require and in an amount at least equal to the value of the home or such other amount as the authority may approve.

Statutory Authority

§ 36-55.30:3 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR400-02-0015 § 3.4, eff. July 19, 1988; amended, Virginia Register Volume 5, Issue 6, eff. November 21, 1988; Volume 5, Issue 21, eff. July 1, 1989.

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