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MS HB30

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program administered by the Mississippi Home Corporation to provide loans to homeowners facing foreclosure due to circumstances beyond their control

  • Requires mortgagees to send two notices before foreclosure: a notice of default when first delinquent, and a notice of intention to foreclose at least 90 days before sale when 60+ days delinquent

  • Temporarily stays all pending foreclosure actions where sales have not been consummated, allowing homeowners time to apply for assistance and receive a determination within 60 days

  • Limits eligibility to owner-occupied residences where household income is 120% or less of area median income, with applicants demonstrating financial hardship and reasonable prospect of resuming payments

  • Creates assistance as a no-interest, deferred, forgivable second mortgage loan with a three-year term, requiring recipients to complete six months of mandatory credit counseling

Legislative Description

Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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