(a) Examinations and sanctions(1) In connection with any examination of a mortgagee approved by the Secretary pursuant to this chapter, the Secretary shall assess the performance of the mortgagee in meeting the requirements of sections 1709(t),11 See References in Text note below. 1715n(a)(7)(B),1 and 1735f–13 of this title. Where the Secretary determines that a mortgagee is not in compliance with these requirements, the Secretary shall refer the matter to the Mortgagee Review Board for investigation and appropriate action.
(2) Not later than 180 days after November 28, 1990, the Secretary shall by notice establish a procedure under which (A) any person may file a request that the Secretary determine whether a mortgagee is in compliance with sections 1709(t),1 1715n(a)(7)(B),1 and 1735f–13 of this title, (B) the Secretary shall inform the person of the disposition of the request, and (C) the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the disposition of any case referred by the Secretary to the Mortgagee Review Board. Such procedures shall be established by regulation under section 553 of title 5. The Secretary shall issue regulations based on the initial notice before the expiration of the 8-month period beginning on the date of the notice.
(3) Omitted.
(b) Monitoring and reviewThe Secretary shall continually monitor and undertake a thorough review of the implementation of this section to assess the impact of the section on the lending practices of mortgagees and the availability of mortgages insured under this chapter. The Secretary shall monitor the availability of credit, the number and type of lenders participating in the program, whether there is any change in the composition or practices of such lenders and any other factors the Secretary considers appropriate. The Secretary shall submit to the Congress findings detailing the results of such monitoring and review not later than 18 months after November 28, 1990.
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§ 1731b. Prohibition against transient housing
§ 1733. Application of other laws
§ 1734. Amendment, extension, or increase of commitment amounts
§ 1735. Payment of certain funds to Treasury
§ 1735a. Prepayment of mortgages by nonprofit educational institutions; refunds
§ 1735c. General Insurance Fund
§ 1735e. Acceptance of materials or products used in structures
§ 1735e–1. Use of American materials and products
§ 1735f. Water and sewerage facilities
§ 1735f–1. Waiver of deduction on assignment of property to Secretary in lieu of foreclosure
§ 1735f–2. Uniform rehabilitation standards for housing within and without urban renewal areas
§ 1735f–4. Minimum property standards
§ 1735f–6. Secondary mortgages held by State or local governmental agency on insured properties
§ 1735f–7. Exemption from State usury laws; applicability
§ 1735f–8. Time of payment of premium charges
§ 1735f–9. Limitation on commitments to insure loans and mortgages
§ 1735f–10. Change of mortgagee status
§ 1735f–11. Review of mortgagee performance and authority to terminate
§ 1735f–12. Assurance of adequate processing of applications for loan and mortgage insurance
§ 1735f–13. Prohibition of requirement of minimum principal loan amount
§ 1735f–15. Civil money penalties against multifamily mortgagors
§ 1735f–16. Annual audited financial statements
§ 1735f–17. Examinations and sanctions for certain violations
§ 1735f–18. Information regarding early defaults and foreclosures on insured mortgages
§ 1735f–20. Authorization of appropriations for General and Special Risk Insurance Funds