(765 ILCS 77/78) Sec. 78. Exemption. Borrowers applying for reverse mortgage financing of residential real estate including under programs regulated by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that require HUD-approved counseling are exempt from the program and may submit a HUD counseling certificate to comply with the program. A certificate of exemption is required for recording.
Mortgages secured by non-owner occupied property, commercial property, residential property consisting of more than 4 units, and government property are exempt but require a certificate of exemption for recording. Mortgages originated by an exempt person or entity are exempt but require a certificate of exemption for recording. (Source: P.A. 98-463, eff. 8-16-13; 98-1081, eff. 1-1-15 .) |