2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
CHAPTER 8. Reverse Mortgages
Section 1923


CA Civ Code § 1923 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

For purposes of this chapter, reverse mortgage means a nonrecourse loan secured by real property that meets all of the following criteria:

(a) The loan provides cash advances to a borrower based on the equity or the value in a borrower s owner-occupied principal residence.

(b) The loan requires no payment of principal or interest until the entire loan becomes due and payable.

(c) The loan is made by a lender licensed or chartered pursuant to the laws of this state or the United States.

(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 797, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)

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