Section 7. A high-cost home mortgage loan shall not contain a provision that increases the interest rate after default. This section shall not apply to interest rate changes in a variable rate loan otherwise consistent with the home loan documents provided that the change in the interest rate is not triggered by the event of default or the acceleration of indebtedness.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Title I - Title to Real Property
Chapter 183c - Predatory Home Loan Practices
Section 3 - Certification From Counselor With Third-Party Nonprofit Organization
Section 4 - Obligor's Ability to Make Payments; Presumption
Section 5 - Prepayment Fees and Penalties
Section 6 - Limitation on Financing of Points and Fees
Section 7 - Interest Rate Increases
Section 8 - Limitation on Scheduled Payments
Section 9 - Demand for Repayment
Section 10 - Periodic Payment Schedule
Section 11 - No Fee to Modify or Defer Payment
Section 12 - Consolidation of Payments
Section 13 - Forum for Disputes
Section 14 - Lender's Payment of Contractor
Section 15 - Affirmative Claims and Defenses Available; Applicability
Section 16 - Default in Connection With Refinancing