§ 206.136. Conditions for assignment.
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(a)In order for a HECM to be eligible for assignment, the following must be met:
(1)Priority of mortgage to liens. The mortgage is prior to all mechanics' and materialmen's liens, regardless of when such liens attach, and prior to all liens and encumbrances, or defects which may arise based on any act or omission by the mortgagee except such liens or other matters as may have been approved by the Commissioner.
(2)Amount due. The amount stated in the instrument of assignment is actually due and owing under the mortgage.
(3)Offsets or counterclaims. There are no offsets or counterclaims thereto and the mortgagee has a good right to assign.
(b)The mortgagee shall certify that the conditions of paragraph
(a)have been met.