Chapter 1Investments
Section § 27000
This law allows various financial institutions, including insurance companies, mortgage companies, and fiduciaries, to invest in or purchase first liens on real estate. These first liens are the primary claims used to secure loans or the unpaid purchase price of properties. The condition is that these liens must be insured by the Federal Housing Administrator. The funds for such investments or purchases can come from the institutions' own money or from the funds they manage, such as trust funds that are regulated by law.
Section § 27001
This law allows various types of financial institutions—including insurance, mortgage, and trust companies—to invest in or buy obligations from national mortgage associations. They can use their own money or funds they manage, such as trust funds, to make these investments.
Section § 27002
This law allows certain financial institutions like insurance companies and mortgage companies to provide, invest in, or buy loans that are backed or insured by the Federal Housing Administrator.
Section § 27003
This law allows insurance companies, personal finance companies, mortgage companies, mortgage insurance companies, building and loan associations, and trust companies to offer loans that are secured by real estate or leasehold. These loans can be insured or have a commitment to be insured by the Federal Housing Administrator.
Section § 27004
This California law states that any state laws about the types, amounts, or requirements for security, interest rates, or time limits on loans or investments do not apply to transactions made under this specific chapter of the law.