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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 31Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 2§ 51126 Mortgage-Backed Housing Financing

§ 51126 Mortgage-Backed Housing Financing

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§ 51126 Mortgage-Backed Housing Financing

Key Takeaways

  • •The agency can buy or invest in home loans (mortgages) to help people get housing.
  • •They can also sell these loans or group them together to sell as securities (like bundles of loans).
  • •The money from selling these loans must be used to build or finance homes and housing projects.
  • •This rule was updated in 1981 to keep things clear.

Example

A bank sells a bunch of home loans to the agency.

The agency buys these loans and then sells them as a bundle to investors. The bank must use the money they get from selling the loans to build new houses or apartments for people to live in.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 51126 Mortgage-Backed Housing Financing

The agency may invest in, purchase, or make commitments to purchase any residential mortgage or any obligation secured by a residential mortgage or participation therein, and sell such obligations, residential mortgages, or participations or create pools of such obligations, residential mortgages, or participations held by the agency and issue and sell securities backed by such pools. The agency shall require the seller of such obligations, residential mortgages, or participations purchased by the agency to use the proceeds for the purpose of financing housing developments and residential structures. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1031.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

residential mortgagesobligationsecuritiesthe california housingfinance agencyparticipation

Related Statutes

  • § 51125 Housing Loan Investments
  • § 51127 Housing Loan Insurance Authority
  • § 51128 Mortgage Obligation Sales Rules
  • § 51403 Mortgage Loan Funding Securities
  • § 128385 Nurse Education Service Agreement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 51126.
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