Borrowers applying for reverse mortgage financing of residential real estate including under programs regulated by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that require HUD-approved counseling are exempt from the program and may submit a HUD counseling certificate to comply with the program. A certificate of exemption is required for recording.
     Mortgages secured by non-owner occupied property, commercial property, residential property consisting of more than 4 units, and government property are exempt but require a certificate of exemption for recording.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 77/78

  • Counseling: means in-person counseling provided by a counselor employed by a HUD-approved counseling agency to all borrowers, or documented telephone counseling where a hardship would be imposed on one or more borrowers. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 77/70
  • Exempt person or entity: means that term as it is defined in subsections (d)(1), (d)(1. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 77/70
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.

     Mortgages originated by an exempt person or entity are exempt but require a certificate of exemption for recording.