Illinois § 20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.
Verification of ability to repay loan. The lender shall verify the borrower's ability to repay the loan in the case of a high risk home loan. The verification shall require, at a minimum, the following: (1) That the borrower prepare and submit to the lender a personal income and expense statement in a form prescribed by the Commissioner or the Director, who may permit the use of other forms such as the URLA (Fannie Mae Form 1003 (10/92), available from Fannie Mae, 3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-2892, and Freddie Mac Form 85 (10/92), available from Freddie Mac at 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 950, P.O. Box 37347, Washington, D.C. 20077-0001, no subsequent amendments or editions) and Transmittal Summary (Fannie Mae Form 1077 (3/97), available from Fannie Mae, 3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-2892, and Freddie Mac Form 1008 (3/97), available from Freddie Mac at 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 950, P.O. Box 37347, Washington, D.C. 20077-0001, no subsequent amendments or editions). (2) That the borrower's income is verified by means of tax returns, pay stubs, accounting statements, or other prudent means. (3) That a credit report is obtained regarding the borrower. (Source: P.A. 93-561, eff. 1-1-04.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20 cover?
Section 20 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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