Bill Summaries: H 960 PROTECT HOMEOWNERS WITH UNDERWATER MORTGAGES.

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  • Summary date: Jun 6 2012 - View Summary

    House amendment makes the following changes to 1st edition, as amended. Amends GS 136-112 to provide that (b) (new provision concerning when condemned property has mortgage debt exceeding fair market value) applies to the condemnation of an owner’s principal residence.


  • Summary date: Jun 5 2012 - View Summary

    House amendment makes the following changes to 1st edition. Amends the definition of an eligible mortgage to include only a debt secured by a mortgage or deed of trust executed before July 1, 2008, that identifies the property being condemned as collateral (was, to obtain money for the purchase of the property being condemned).


  • Summary date: May 16 2012 - View Summary

    Amends GS 136-112 (measure of damages in condemnation action) to provide as title indicates. Permits the outstanding balance of an eligible mortgage, which must have been executed before July 1, 2008, to be added to the amount of damages. Requires the property owner to show that the property’s fair market value declined solely due to market decline. Expires July 1, 2014.