California § 2953 - Any express agreement made or entered into by a borrower at the time of or in con

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§ 2953. Any express agreement made or entered into by a borrower at the time of or in con

Any express agreement made or entered into by a borrower at the time of or in connection with the making of or renewing of any loan secured by a deed of trust, mortgage or other instrument creating a lien on real property, whereby the borrower agrees to waive the rights, or privileges conferred upon the borrower by Sections 2924, 2924b, or 2924c of the Civil Code or by Sections 580a or 726 of the Code of Civil Procedure, shall be void and of no effect. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any deed of trust, mortgage, or other liens given to secure the payment of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness authorized or permitted to be issued by the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation, or made by a public utility subject to the provisions of the Public Utilities Act.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2953

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2953 cover?

Section 2953 ("Any express agreement made or entered into by a borrower at the time of or in con") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 2953?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 2953 apply to my situation?

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