761 CMR 22.22
Acquired Properties; Disposition
Servicer shall be responsible for the maintenance and security of properties acquired through
foreclosure of Mortgage Loans for a period of 60 days following the date of acquisition of such earlier
date as MHMFA shall specify in writing to Servicer. Servicer shall make regular inspection of the
condition and occupancy of each acquired property and report the same to MHMFA, take protective
action when necessary, collect and remit rents, and pay minor expenses.
Servicer shallnotify the insurance carrier of changes in occupancy and ownership. Ifthe property
is vacant, Servicer shall promptly investigate the availability and cost of vandalism and malicious
mischief insurance and make a recommendation thereon to MHMFA. Any accidents or incidents
occurring on the property must be immediately reported to MHMFA , in writing, by Servicer.
In the case of Conventional Mortgage Loans insured by private mortgage insurer, Servicer shall
make timely application for the benefits of such insurance and ascertain whether the property is to be
conveyed to the insurance carrier or the claim otherwise settled. Servicer shall work closely with
MHMFA and take all action necessary to obtain for MHMFA the benefits of such insurance. After
receipt of payment from the insurance carrier, Servicer shall remit the MHMFA ratable portion with
the next remittance scheduled.
With respectto properties acquired pursuant to FHA/ VA Mortgage Loans, Servicer shall arrange
for the prompt transfer of the property to the FHA or VA within the period prescribed by FHA or VA,
shall file the necessary notices, and satisfy all FHA or VA requirements. Servicer shall promptly
process the claim for FHA insurance or VA guaranty benefits on behalf of MHMFA and arrange for
payment directly to MHMFA. Whenever possible, MHMFA prefers that foreclosed property be
deeded directly to FHA or VA.
22.22: continued
Copies of all notices relating to a claim for benefits sent to the FHA or VA or private mortgage
insurer must be simultaneously sent to MHMFA. Copies of responses from the FHA or VA or private
mortgage insurer must immediately be forwarded to MHMFA along with recommendations of actions
to be taken, if necessary.