---
kind: "section"
citation: "12 U.S.C. § 1748b"
title: "12"
title_heading: "Banks and Banking"
number: "1748b"
heading: "Insurance of mortgages"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/12/1748b"
units:
  - "Chapter 13 — National Housing"
  - "Subchapter VIII — Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance"
---

# §1748b. Insurance of mortgages

- (a) **Aggregate amount of insurance; termination date—** In order to assist in relieving the acute shortage and urgent need for family housing which now exists at or in areas adjacent to [military](/usc/12/1748.md?p=f) installations because of uncertainty as to the permanency of such installations and to increase the supply of necessary family [housing accommodations](/usc/12/1748.md?p=d) for [personnel](/usc/12/1748.md?p=e) at such installations, the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) is authorized, upon application of the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b), to insure [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) (including advances on such [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) during construction) which are eligible for insurance as hereinafter provided, and, upon such terms as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may prescribe, to make commitments for so insuring such [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) prior to the date of their execution or disbursement thereon: Provided, That the aggregate amount of principal obligations of all [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insured under this subchapter (except [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insured pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter in effect prior to August 11, 1955) shall not exceed $2,300,000,000: And provided further, That the limitation in [section 1715h of this title](/usc/12/1715h.md) shall not apply to this subchapter: And provided further, That no more [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) shall be insured under this section after October 1, 1962, except pursuant to a commitment to insure before such date, and not more than twenty-eight thousand family housing units shall be contracted for after June 30, 1959, pursuant to any [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insured under this section after such date.
- (b) **Eligibility for insurance—** To be eligible for insurance under this subchapter a [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) shall meet the following conditions:
  - (1) The mortgaged property shall be held by a [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) approved by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4). The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may, in his discretion, require such [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) to be regulated or restricted as to capital structure, and methods of operation. The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may make such contracts with, and acquire for not to exceed $100 stock or interest in, any such [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b), as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may deem necessary to render effective such restriction or regulation. Such stock or interest shall be paid for out of the General Insurance Fund, and shall be redeemed by the [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) at par upon the termination of all obligations of the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) under the insurance.
  - (2) The mortgaged property shall be designed for use for residential purposes by [personnel](/usc/12/1748.md?p=e) of the armed services and situated at or near a [military](/usc/12/1748.md?p=f) installation, and the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of Defense or his designee shall have certified that there is no intention, so far as can reasonably be foreseen, to substantially curtail the [personnel](/usc/12/1748.md?p=e) assigned or to be assigned to such installation, and (i) shall have determined that for reasons of safety, security, or other essential [military](/usc/12/1748.md?p=f) requirements, it is necessary that the [personnel](/usc/12/1748.md?p=e) involved reside in public quarters: Provided, however, That for the purposes of this subsection housing covered by a [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insured, or for which a commitment to insure has been issued, under this section prior to August 11, 1955, may be considered the same as available quarters, and (ii) with the approval of the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4), shall have determined that adequate housing is not available for such [personnel](/usc/12/1748.md?p=e) at reasonable rentals within reasonable commuting distance of the installation and that the mortgaged property will not, so far as can reasonably be foreseen, substantially curtail occupancy in existing housing covered by [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insured under this chapter. The [housing accommodations](/usc/12/1748.md?p=d) shall comply with such standards and conditions as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may prescribe to establish the acceptability of such property for [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insurance, except that the certification of the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of Defense or his designee shall (for purposes of [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insurance under this subchapter) be conclusive evidence to the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of the existence of the need for such housing. However, if the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) does not concur in the housing needs as certified by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of Defense, the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may require the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of Defense to guarantee the General Insurance Fund against loss with respect to the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) covering such housing. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to provide for payment to meet losses arising from such guaranty.
  - (3) The [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) shall involve a principal obligation in an amount—
    - (A) not to exceed the amount which the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) estimates will be the replacement cost of the property or project when the proposed improvements are completed (the cost of the property or project as such term is used in this paragraph may include the cost of the land, the physical improvements, and utilities within the boundaries of the property or project);
    - (B) not to exceed an average of $16,500 per family unit for such part of such property or project (including ranges, refrigerators, shades, screens, and fixtures) as may be attributable to dwelling use: Provided, That the replacement cost of the property or project as determined by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4), including the estimated value of any usable utilities within the boundaries of the property or project where owned by the United States and not provided for out of the proceeds of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a), shall not exceed an average of $16,500 per family unit: Provided further, That should the financing of housing to be constructed pursuant to a single invitation for bids be accomplished by two or more [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a), the principal obligation of any single [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) may exceed an average of $16,500 per family unit if the sum of the principal obligations of all [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) for such housing does not exceed an average of $16,500 per family unit: And provided further, That subject to the limitations of this paragraph no family unit included in any mortgaged property shall be contracted for after June 8, 1960 if the cost of such unit exceeds $19,800; and
    - (C) not to exceed the bid of the eligible bidder with respect to the property or proj­ect under [section 1594 of title 42](/usc/42/1594.md).

  The [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) shall provide for complete amortization by periodic payments within such terms as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) shall prescribe, but not to exceed thirty years from the beginning of amortization of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a), and shall bear interest (exclusive of premium charges for insurance) as not to exceed 4½ per centum per annum of the amount of the principal obligation outstanding at any time. The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may consent to the release of a part or parts of the mortgaged property from the lien of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe and the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) may provide for such release. The property or project may include such nondwelling facilities as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) deems adequate to serve the occupants.

- (c) **Premium charges—** The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) is authorized to fix a premium charge for the insurance of [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) under this subchapter but in the case of any [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) such charge shall not be less than an amount equivalent to one-half of 1 per centum per annum nor more than an amount equivalent to 1½ per centum per annum of the amount of the principal obligation of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) outstanding at any time, without taking into account delinquent payments or prepayments. Such premium charges shall be payable by the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b), either in cash, or in debentures issued by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) under this subchapter at par plus accrued interest, in such manner as may be prescribed by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4): Provided, That the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may require the payment of one or more such premium charges at the time the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) is insured, at such discount rate as he may prescribe not in excess of the interest rate specified in the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a). If the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) finds, upon the presentation of a [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) for insurance and the tender of the initial premium charge and such other charges as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may require, that the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) complies with the provisions of this subchapter, such [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) may be accepted for insurance by endorsement or otherwise as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may prescribe. In the event that the principal obligation of any [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) accepted for insurance under this subchapter is paid in full prior to the [maturity date](/usc/12/1736.md?p=c), the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) is authorized to refund to the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) for the account of the [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) all, or such portion as he shall determine to be equitable, of the current unearned premium charges theretofore paid. The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may reduce the payment of premiums provided for herein. The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) is further authorized to reduce the amount of the premium charge below one-half of 1 per centum per annum with respect to any [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) on property acquired by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of Defense or his designee if the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) is insured pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter as in effect prior to August 11, 1955.
- (d) **Default by mortgagor; rights of mortgagee—** The failure of the [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) to make any payment due under or provided to be paid by the terms of a [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insured under this subchapter shall be considered a default under such [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a), and, if such default continues for a period of thirty days, the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) shall be entitled to receive the benefits of the insurance as hereinafter provided, upon assignment, transfer, and delivery to the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4), within a period and in accordance with rules and regulations to be prescribed by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of (1) all rights and interest arising under the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) so in default; (2) all claims of the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) against the [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) or others, arising out of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) transactions; (3) all policies of title or other insurance or surety bonds or other guaranties and any and all claims thereunder; (4) any balance of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) loan not advanced to the [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b); (5) any cash or property held by the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b), or to which it is entitled, as deposits made for the account of the [mortgagor](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) and which have not been applied in reduction of the principal of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) indebtedness; and (6) all records, documents, books, papers, and accounts relating to the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) transaction. Upon such assignment, transfer, and delivery, the obligation of the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) to pay the premium charges for [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insurance shall cease, and the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) shall, subject to the cash adjustment provided for in [subsection (e)](#e) of this section, issue to the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) debentures having a total face value equal to the value of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a), and a certificate of claim as hereinafter provided. For the purposes of this subsection, the value of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) shall be determined in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4), by adding to the amount of the original principal obligation of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) which was unpaid on the date of default, the amount the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) may have paid for (A) taxes, special assessments, and water rates, which are liens prior to the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a); (B) insurance on the property; and (C) reasonable expenses for the completion and preservation of the property and any [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insurance premiums paid after default; less the sum of (i) any amount received on account of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) after such date; and (ii) any [net income](/usc/12/1441a–1.md?p=4) received by the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) from the property after such date.
- (e) **Debentures; issuance; form and denomination—** Debentures issued under this subchapter shall be in such form and denominations in multiples of $50, shall be subject to such terms and conditions, and shall include such provisions for redemption, if any, as may be prescribed by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4), with the approval of the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of the Treasury, and may be in coupon or registered form. Any difference between the value of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) determined as herein provided and the aggregate face value of the debentures issued, not to exceed $50, shall be adjusted by the payment of cash by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) to the [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) from the General Insurance Fund.
- (f) **Debentures; execution; signature; negotiability; interest rate; tax exemption; guarantee—** Debentures issued under this subchapter shall be executed in the name of the General Insurance Fund as obligor, shall be signed by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4), by either his written or engraved signature, and shall be negotiable. All such debentures shall be dated as of the date of default as determined in accordance with [subsection (d)](#d) of this section, and shall bear interest from such date at a rate established by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) pursuant to [section 1715o](/usc/12/1715o.md) of this title, payable semiannually on the 1st day of January and the 1st day of July of each year, and shall mature twenty years after the date thereof. Such debentures shall be exempt, both as to principal and interest, from all taxation (except surtaxes, estate, inheritance, and gift taxes) now or hereafter imposed by any Territory, dependency, or possession of the United States or by the District of Columbia, or by any [State](/usc/12/1736.md?p=d), county, municipality, or local taxing authority. They shall be paid out of the General Insurance Fund, which shall be primarily liable therefor, and they shall be fully and unconditionally guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States, and such guaranty shall be expressed on the face of the debentures. In the event the General Insurance Fund fails to pay upon demand, when due, the principal of or interest on any debentures so guaranteed, the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of the Treasury shall pay to the holders the amount thereof which is authorized to be appropriated, and thereupon to the extent of the amount so paid the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) of the Treasury shall succeed to all the rights of the holders of such debentures.
- (g) **Claim certificates—** The certificate of claim issued by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) to any [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) in connection with the insurance of [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) under this subchapter shall be for an amount determined in accordance with subsections (e) and (f) of [section 1739 of this title](/usc/12/1739.md), except that any amount remaining after the payment of the full amount under the certificate of claim shall be retained by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) and credited to the General Insurance Fund.
- (h) **Laws applicable—** The provisions of [section 1713(k)](/usc/12/1713.md?p=k) and (l) of this title shall be applicable to [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) insured under this subchapter and to property acquired by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) hereunder, except that as applied to such [mortgages](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) and property, the reference in [section 1713(k) of this title](/usc/12/1713.md?p=k) to [subsection (g)](#g) shall be construed to refer to [subsection (d)](#d) of this section.
- (i) **Secretary’s additional powers to insure certain mortgages—** The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) shall also have power to insure under this subchapter or subchapter II any [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) executed in connection with the sale by him of any property acquired under this subchapter without regard to any limit as to eligibility, time or aggregate amount contained in this subchapter or subchapter II.
- (j) **Conclusiveness and validity of insurance contract—** Any contract of insurance executed by the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) under this subchapter shall be conclusive evidence of the eligibility of the [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) for insurance and the validity of any contract of insurance so executed shall be incontest­able in the hands of an approved [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b) from the date of the execution of such contract, except for fraud or misrepresentation on the part of such approved [mortgagee](/usc/12/1736.md?p=b).
- (k) **Certification as to overtime wages paid to laborers and mechanics—** The [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) shall not insure any [mortgage](/usc/12/1736.md?p=a) under this section unless the principal contractor or contractors engaged in the construction of the project involved file a certificate or certificates (at such times, in the course of construction or otherwise, as the [Secretary](/usc/12/1715z–22a.md?p=4) may prescribe) certifying that the laborers and mechanics employed in the construction of such project have been paid not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for employment in excess of eight hours in any one day or in excess of forty hours in any one week.

## Source credit

(June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title VIII, § 803, as added Aug. 8, 1949, ch. 403, § 1, 63 Stat. 571; amended Sept. 1, 1951, ch. 378, title VI, § 601(a)–(c), 65 Stat. 312; June 30, 1953, ch. 170, § 10, 67 Stat. 124; June 29, 1954, ch. 410, § 1(2), 68 Stat. 320; Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title I, §§ 112(c), 128(a), 130, 68 Stat. 593, 609; June 30, 1955, ch. 251, § 1(2), 69 Stat. 225; Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title IV, § 401, 69 Stat. 647; Aug. 7, 1956, ch. 1029, title V, §§ 502–506(a), 70 Stat. 1109, 1110; Pub. L. 85–104, title I, § 108(c), title V, §§ 501, 502, July 12, 1957, 71 Stat. 297, 303; Pub. L. 85–364, § 3(b), Apr. 1, 1958, 72 Stat. 73; Pub. L. 86–149, title IV, § 414(a), Aug. 10, 1959, 73 Stat. 322; Pub. L. 86–372, title VII, § 701, Sept. 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 682; Pub. L. 86–500, title V, § 507(a), (c), June 8, 1960, 74 Stat. 185, 186; Pub. L. 87–57, title VI, § 607(a), June 27, 1961, 75 Stat. 111; Pub. L. 87–70, title VI, § 604(d), June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 177; Pub. L. 87–623, § 1, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 418; Pub. L. 89–117, title XI, § 1108(u), Aug. 10, 1965, 79 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(a)(3), (p), May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 17, 19; Pub. L. 96–470, title I, § 107(b), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2238.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

The General Insurance Fund, referred to in text, was established by section 1735c of this title.

### Amendments

1980—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 96–470 struck out provision requiring the Secretary to report to the Committees on Banking and Currency of the Senate and the House of Representatives each instance in which he has required the Secretary of Defense to guarantee the General Insurance Fund and the reasons therefor.

1967—Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(a)(3), substituted “Secretary” for “Commissioner” wherever appearing in subsecs. (a), (b)(1), (2), (3)(A), (B), following (C), and (c) to (k).

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(p)(1)–(4), substituted “Secretary of Defense” for “Secretary” in first, third, and fourth sentences.

1965—Subsecs. (b)(1), (b)(2), (e), (f), (g). Pub. L. 89–117, § 1108(u)(1), substituted “General Insurance Fund” for “Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 89–117, § 1108(u)(2), struck out provision that, as applied to mortgages insured under this subchapter and to property acquired by the Commissioner hereunder, reference in subsecs. (k) and (l) of section 1713 of this title to the “Housing Fund” shall be construed to refer to the “Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund”.

1962—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87–623 substituted “mortgages shall be insured under this section after October 1, 1962” for “mortgages shall be insured under this subchapter after October 1, 1962”.

1961—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87–70 made amendment identical to that made by Pub. L. 87–57.

Pub. L. 87–57 substituted “October 1, 1962” for “October 1, 1961”, and “twenty-eight thousand family units” for “twenty-five thousand family housing units”.

1960—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86–500, § 507(a), substituted “twenty-five thousand family housing units” for “twenty thousand family housing units”.

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 86–500, § 507(c), inserted proviso prohibiting, subject to the limitations of par. (B), the contracting for any family unit included in any mortgaged property after June 8, 1960, if the cost of the unit exceeds $19,800.

1959—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86–372, § 701(a), substituted “October 1, 1961” for “September 30, 1960”.

Pub. L. 86–149 inserted provisions in subsec. (a) to prohibit insurance of mortgages under this subchapter after Sept. 30, 1960, and to limit the number of housing units which may be contracted for after June 30, 1959 to not more than 20,000.

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 86–372, § 701(b), (c), substituted “but not to exceed thirty years from the beginning of amortization of the mortgage” for “have a maturity of not to exceed twenty-five years”, and inserted provisions authorizing the property or project to include such nondwelling facilities as the Commission deems adequate to serve the occupants.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 86–372, § 701(d), authorized the Commissioner to reduce the amount of the premium charge below one-half of 1 per centum per annum with respect to any mortgage on property acquired by the Secretary of Defense or his designee if the mortgage is insured pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter as in effect prior to August 11, 1955.

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 86–372, § 701(e), added subsec. (k).

1958—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 85–364 increased the maximum amount of interest from 4 to 4½ per centum per annum.

1957—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 85–104, § 501, substituted “June 30, 1959” for “June 30, 1958”.

Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 85–104, § 502, inserted proviso that should financing of housing to be constructed pursuant to a single invitation for bids be accomplished by two or more mortgages, any single mortgage may exceed an average of $16,500 if sum of all mortgages for such housing does not exceed average of $16,500.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 85–104, § 108(c), substituted, in second sentence, “established by the Commissioner pursuant to section 1715o of this title” for “determined by the Commissioner with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, at the time the mortgage was accepted for insurance, but not to exceed 3 per centum per annum”.

1956—Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 7, 1956, §§ 502, 503, inserted “(except mortgages insured pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter in effect prior to August 11, 1955)” and substituted “$2,300,000” for “$1,363,500,000” in first proviso and “June 30, 1958” for “September 30, 1956” in third proviso.

Subsec. (b)(2). Act Aug. 7, 1956, § 504, required approval of Commissioner, with determination of Secretary, that new units will not substantially curtail occupancy in existing houses covered by mortgages insured under this chapter, and provided that if Commissioner requires Secretary to guarantee the armed services housing mortgages insurance fund from loss, he shall report to the Committees on Banking and Currency of the Senate and House of Representatives each instance in which he required such a guarantee.

Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Act Aug. 7, 1956, § 505, substituted “$16,500” for “$13,500” in two places, and inserted “(including ranges, refrigerators, shades, screens, and fixtures)”.

Subsec. (b)(3)(C). Act Aug. 7, 1956, § 506(a), substituted “eligible bidder with respect to” for “eligible builder of”.

1955—Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 11, 1955, increased authorization from $500,000,000 to $1,363,500,000, and extended from June 30, 1955, to September 30, 1956, period within which mortgages can be insured.

Act June 30, 1955, extended termination date, with respect to authority to insure, from June 30, 1955, to July 31, 1955.

Subsec. (b). Act Aug. 11, 1955, authorized issuance of insurance for units necessary for reasons of safety, security, or other essential military requirements, or where adequate housing is not available at reasonable rentals within reasonable commuting distance, limited the amount of the mortgage to not more than the replacement cost of the property or project, restricted the amount of the mortgage to not more than an average of $13,500 for a family unit, and required the mortgage to mature in not more than 25 years.

Subsec. (c). Act Aug. 11, 1955, struck out authorization of Commissioner to require payment by mortgagee of an adjusted premium charge in event that principal obligation of mortgage is paid in full prior to maturity date.

Subsec. (d). Act Aug. 11, 1955, struck out provisions which authorized mortgagee to proceed to foreclose mortgage in event of a default, and which granted mortgagee right to elect benefits of insurance when the United States acquires, or commences condemnation proceedings to acquire, all or a substantial part, of mortgaged property.

Subsecs. (e) to (h). Act Aug. 11, 1955, substituted “Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund” for “Military Housing Insurance Fund,” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (i). Act Aug. 11, 1955, struck out the power of the Commissioner to insure under subchapter VI of this chapter.

Subsec. (j). Act Aug. 11, 1955, reenacted provisions without change.

Subsec. (k). Act Aug. 11, 1955, struck out provisions which authorized utilization of the powers of the Federal National Mortgage Association and of any other Federal corporation or other Federal agency to purchase, service, or sell any mortgages, or partial interest therein.

1954—Subsec. (a). Acts Aug. 2, 1954, § 128(a), and June 29, 1954, extended termination date, with respect to authority to insure, from July 31, 1954, to June 30, 1955, and from July 1, 1954, to July 31, 1954, respectively.

Subsec. (b). Act Aug. 2, 1954, § 130, in par. immediately following subpar. (C) of par. (3) of the subsection, substituted the requirement that the mortgagor shall enter into the agreement required by section 1715r of this title for former provisions relating to certification of builders’ costs, the certifications now being prescribed into section 1715r.

Subsec. (f). Act Aug. 2, 1954, § 112(c), in second sentence, substituted a twenty-year period for ten-year period, with respect to the maturity of debentures.

1953—Subsec. (a). Act June 30, 1953, § 10(a), in second proviso substituted “July 1, 1954” for “July 1, 1953”.

Subsec. (b). Act June 30, 1953, § 10(b), (c), inserted par. commencing “The mortgagor shall agree”; and, in first sentence of par. commencing “The mortgage shall provide”, substituted “4½ per centum” for “4 per centum”.

1951—Subsec. (a). Act Sept. 1, 1951, § 601(a), substituted “July 1, 1953” for “July 1, 1951” in second proviso.

Subsec. (b)(3)(C). Act Sept. 1, 1951, § 601(b), inserted proviso.

Subsec. (d). Act Sept. 1, 1951, § 601(c), inserted reference to the Atomic Energy Commission in last sentence.

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Effective Date of 1954 Amendment

Amendment by section 112(c) of act Aug. 2, 1954, as not applicable in any case where the mortgage involved was insured or the commitment for such insurance was issued prior to Aug. 2, 1954, see section 112(e) of that act, set out as a note under section 1710 of this title.

### Effective Date of 1951 Amendment

Act Sept. 1, 1951, ch. 378, § 601(a), 65 Stat. 312, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective July 1, 1951.