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PART 221—LOW COST AND MODERATE INCOME MORTGAGE INSURANCE—SAVINGS CLAUSE›Subpart D—Contract Rights and Obligations—Moderate Income Projects

§ 221.761 Forbearance relief.

24 C.F.R. Parts 207 & 221 — FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance (Sec. 207 rental housing; Sec. 221(d) moderate-income housing) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States

(a) In a case where the mortgage is in default, the mortgagor and the mortgagee may enter into a forbearance agreement for the reduction or suspension of regular mortgage payments for a specified period of time, if the following requirements are met:

(1) The mortgage was endorsed for insurance on or after July 7, 1961.

(2) The Commissioner determines that the default was due to circumstances beyond the mortgagor's control and that the mortgage probably will be restored to good standing within a reasonable period of time and evidences such determination by written approval of the forbearance agreement.

(b) The time specified in § 207.258(a) of this chapter, within which a mortgagee shall give the Commissioner written notice of its intention to file an insurance claim, shall be suspended for the period of time specified in the forbearance agreement as long as the mortgagor complies with the requirements of such agreement.

(c) If the mortgagor fails to meet the requirements of a forbearance agreement or to cure the default under the mortgage at the expiration of the forbearance period, and such failure continues for a period of 30 days, the mortgagee shall notify the Commissioner of such failure. Within 45 days thereafter, unless a modification or extension of the forbearance agreement has been approved by the Commissioner, the mortgagee shall notify the Commissioner of its election to file an insurance claim and of its decision to either assign the mortgage to the Commissioner or to acquire and convey title to the property to the Commissioner. If the mortgage is assigned to the Commissioner, the special insurance benefits prescribed in § 221.763 shall be applicable.

[36 FR 24587, Dec. 22, 1971, as amended at 51 FR 27838, Aug. 4, 1986]

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▸ Contents — 24 C.F.R. Parts 207 & 221 — FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance (Sec. 207 rental housing; Sec. 221(d) moderate-income housing)
24 C.F.R. Parts 207 & 221 — FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance (Sec. 207 rental housing; Sec. 221(d) moderate-income housing)
  1. 24 C.F.R. Parts 207 & 221 — FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance…
  2. PART 207—MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE INSURANCE
  3. ▸ PART 221—LOW COST AND MODERATE INCOME MORTGAGE INSURANCE—SAVIN…
    Overview
    1. Subpart A—Eligibility Requirements—Low Cost Homes—Savings Clause
    2. Subpart B—Contract Rights and Obligations—Low Cost Homes
    3. Special Provisions Applicable Only to Mortgages Involving Cond…
    4. Subpart C—Eligibility Requirements—Moderate Income Projects
    5. ▸ Subpart D—Contract Rights and Obligations—Moderate Income Proj…
      Overview
      1. § 221.751 Cross-reference.
      2. § 221.753 Termination of mortgage insurance.
      3. § 221.755 Premiums first, second, third and operating loss loa…
      4. § 221.761 Forbearance relief.
      5. § 221.762 Payment of insurance benefits.
      6. § 221.763 Special insurance benefits—forbearance relief cases.
      7. § 221.770 Assignment option.
      8. § 221.775 Option period.
      9. § 221.780 Issuance of debentures.
      10. § 221.785 Date of maturity of debentures.
      11. § 221.790 Debenture interest rate.
      12. § 221.795 Displacement—below market interest rate mortgages.
    6. Subpart E—Servicing Responsibilities—Low Cost Homes

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