Code of Virginia
Chapter 14 - Investments
§ 38.2-1439. Chattel mortgages

A. In connection with a mortgage loan on the security of real property designed and used primarily for residential purposes and acquired pursuant to § 38.2-1434, a domestic insurer may make a loan on the security of a chattel mortgage, deed of trust or other appropriate lien. The chattel mortgage or other lien may be created separately or in combination with the mortgage loan on the real estate. It shall not exceed five years and shall constitute a first and prior lien, except for taxes not then delinquent, on personal property comprised of durable equipment owned by the mortgagor and kept and used on the mortgaged premises.
B. The term "durable equipment" includes only mechanical refrigerators, mechanical laundering machines, heating and cooking stoves and ranges, mechanical kitchen aids, vacuum cleaners, and fire extinguishing devices; and, for apartment houses and hotels, may also include room furniture and furnishings.
C. Before any loan or investment is made under this section, the items of property included in the security shall be separately appraised by a competent appraiser and the fair market value of the items determined. No loan made under this section shall exceed the lesser of (i) an amount obtained by multiplying the loan to the value ratio applicable to the companion loan on the real property by the fair market value of the personal property or (ii) an amount equal to twenty percent of the amount secured by the lien on the real property.
1983, c. 457, § 38.1-217.42; 1986, c. 562.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 38.2 - Insurance

Chapter 14 - Investments

§ 38.2-1400. Scope and purpose of chapter

§ 38.2-1401. Definitions

§ 38.2-1402. Authority to invest; classification of investments by category

§ 38.2-1403. Category 2 investments limits

§ 38.2-1404. Classification of existing investments

§ 38.2-1405. Dates of determination

§ 38.2-1406. Investment conversions

§ 38.2-1407. Prohibited investments

§ 38.2-1408. Authorization of investments

§ 38.2-1409. Powers with respect to property

§ 38.2-1410. Items not deemed to be prior liens or encumbrances

§ 38.2-1411. Repealed

§ 38.2-1411.1. Investment limits generally

§ 38.2-1411.2. Investment limits in medium grade and lower grade obligations

§ 38.2-1412. Scope of article

§ 38.2-1413. Investment limits for one obligor, one issue or one loan

§ 38.2-1414. Limits by type of investment

§ 38.2-1415. Obligations of domestic governmental entities

§ 38.2-1416. Canadian governmental obligations

§ 38.2-1417. Canadian corporate obligations

§ 38.2-1418. Obligations of certain international agencies

§ 38.2-1419. Railroad terminal and other securities

§ 38.2-1420. Transportation equipment trust certificates

§ 38.2-1421. Business entity obligations

§ 38.2-1422. Obligations secured by certain leases

§ 38.2-1423. Preferred stocks

§ 38.2-1424. Guaranteed stocks

§ 38.2-1425. Common stock of banks or trust companies

§ 38.2-1426. Application of earnings tests

§ 38.2-1427. Common stock; covered call options

§ 38.2-1427.1. Limited partnerships

§ 38.2-1427.2. Investment company shares and units of beneficial interest

§ 38.2-1427.3. Investment authority; subsidiary corporations

§ 38.2-1428. Derivative instruments

§ 38.2-1429. Lending of securities

§ 38.2-1430. Collateral loans

§ 38.2-1431. Policy loans

§ 38.2-1432. Savings, certificates, etc.

§ 38.2-1433. Foreign securities

§ 38.2-1434. Mortgage loans

§ 38.2-1435. Second mortgages; wrap-around mortgages

§ 38.2-1436. Mortgage participations

§ 38.2-1437. Limitations on mortgages

§ 38.2-1437.1. Mortgage pass-through securities

§ 38.2-1438. Renewals and extensions when value of property decreases

§ 38.2-1439. Chattel mortgages

§ 38.2-1440. Investment in personal property

§ 38.2-1441. Real estate

§ 38.2-1442. Guaranty association obligations

§ 38.2-1443. Investment of amounts allocated to separate accounts for variable life insurance and variable annuities

§ 38.2-1443.1. Investment of amounts allocated to separate accounts for modified guaranteed life insurance, modified guaranteed annuities, and funding agreements

§ 38.2-1444. Establishment of separate accounts for pension, retirement or profit-sharing plans; investment of funds in such accounts

§ 38.2-1445. Separate accounts deemed Category 1 investments

§ 38.2-1446. Prohibition of hypothecation

§ 38.2-1447. Exception