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HRS §201H-91

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201H-91. Definitions The following words or terms as used in this subpart shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: "Eligible borrower" means a person or family, without regard to race, creed, national origin, or sex, who: (1) Is a citizen of the United States or a resident alien; (2) Is a bona fide resident of the State; (3) Is at least eighteen years of age; (4) Does not personally, or whose spouse does not if the person is married, own any interest in a principal residence within or without the State and who has not owned a principal residence within the three years immediately prior to the application for an eligible loan under this subpart, except this requirement shall not apply to any eligible loan for a targeted area residence as defined in the Mortgage Subsidy Bond Tax Act of 1980, Public Law 96-499; (5) Is financing a property that will be the eligible borrower's principal residence; and (6) Meets other qualifications as established by rules adopted by the corporation. "Eligible improvement" means alterations, repairs, or improvements to an existing dwelling unit that substantially protect or improve the basic livability of the unit. "Eligible improvement loan" means a loan to finance an eligible improvement to the owner of the dwelling unit, which may be a condominium unit, where the eligible improvement is to be made; provided that the owner meets the requirements of an eligible borrower, except that the requirements of paragraph (4) of the definition of "eligible borrower" shall not apply, the unit to be financed is located in the State, the unit will be occupied as the principal place of residence of the borrower, and meets other requirements as established by rules adopted by the corporation. "Eligible loan" means a loan under this subpart, including mortgage-backed securities backed by such a loan, to an eligible borrower for the permanent financing of a dwelling unit, including a condominium unit, including eligible improvement loans, loans to finance homebuyer assistance, and loans that provide the security or interest in a mortgage-backed security; provided that the property financed is located in the State, will be occupied as the principal place of residence by the eligible borrower, and meets other requirements as established by rules adopted by the corporation. "Eligible project loan" means an interim or permanent loan, which may be federally insured or guaranteed, made to a qualified sponsor for the financing of a rental housing project, and which meets other requirements as established by rules adopted by the corporation. "Homebuyer assistance" means assistance provided to eligible borrowers in conjunction with an eligible loan to provide downpayment assistance or fund closing costs; provided that such assistance is repaid through consideration to the corporation, including borrower repayments. "Housing loan programs" includes all or any part of the advance commitments program, and the loan funding programs authorized under this subpart. "Mortgage-backed security" means any investment security, not including bonds of the corporation, that represents an interest in, or is secured by, one or more pools of mortgage loans, including any such security representing a direct obligation or guarantee of a federally-sponsored or private entity such as the Government National Mortgage Association, Federal National Mortgage Association, or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. "Qualified sponsor" means any person or entity determined by the corporation: (1) To be qualified by experience, financial responsibility, and support to construct a housing project of the type and magnitude described; (2) To have submitted plans for a housing project adequately meeting the objectives of this chapter, the maintenance of aesthetic values in the locale of the project, and the requirements of all applicable environmental statutes and rules; and (3) To meet other qualifications as established by rules adopted by the corporation pursuant to chapter 91. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §4; am L 2013, c 135, §2]

Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol04_Ch0201-0257/HRS0201H/HRS_0201H-0091.htmFetched: 11/10/2026