206.45—Eligible properties.
(a) Title.
A mortgage must be on real estate held in fee simple, or on a leasehold under a lease for not less than 99 years which is renewable, or under a lease having a remaining period of not less than 50 years beyond the date of the 100th birthday of the youngest mortgagor. The mortgagee shall obtain a mortgagee's title insurance policy satisfactory to the Secretary. If the Secretary determines that title insurance for reverse mortgages is not available for reasonable rates in a State, then the Secretary may specify other acceptable forms of title evidence in lieu of title insurance.
(b) Type of property.
The property shall include a dwelling designed principally as a residence for one family or such additional families as the Secretary shall determine. A condominium unit designed for one-family occupancy shall also be an eligible property.
(c) Flood insurance and property location.
The provisions of § 203.16a of this chapter pertaining to flood insurance and § 203.40 of this chapter pertaining to the location of the property are incorporated by reference.
(d) Lead-based paint poisoning prevention.
If the appraiser of a dwelling constructed prior to 1978 finds defective paint surfaces, § 200.810(d) of this chapter shall apply unless the mortgagor certifies that no child who is less than six years of age resides or is expected to reside in the dwelling.
(e) Restrictions on conveyance.
The property must be freely marketable. Conveyance of the property may only be restricted as permitted under 24 CFR 203.41 or CFR 234.66 and this part, except that a right of first refusal to purchase a unit in a condominium project is permitted if the right is held by the condominium association for the project.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2528-0133)