Amount of payment—partial claims.

(a) Claim amount. Where a claim for partial insurance benefits is filed in accordance with § 203.371, the amount of the insurance benefits shall consist of the arrearage not to exceed an amount equivalent to 12 monthly mortgage payments, and any costs prescribed by HUD related to the default. (b) Servicing fee. The claim may also include a payment for activities, such as servicing the subordinate mortgage, which HUD may require. [61 FR 35019, July 3, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 60130, Nov. 6, 1997]