Us Code § 1465 - Modification of amount of loan and document securing loan in collection of loan or in best interests of the United States
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§ 1465. Modification of amount of loan and document securing loan in collection of loan or in best interests of the United States
The Secretary may cancel, adjust, compromise, or reduce the amount of any loan or any portion thereof heretofore or hereafter made from the revolving loan fund established by this subchapter and its predecessor constituent funds which he determines to be uncollectable in whole or in part, or which is collectable only at an unreasonable cost, or when such action would, in his judgment, be in the best interests of the United States. He may also adjust, compromise, subordinate, or modify the terms of any mortgage, lease, assignment, contract, agreement, or other document taken to secure such loans.
(Pub. L. 93–262, title I, §105, Apr. 12, 1974, 88 Stat. 78; Pub. L. 98–449, §3, Oct. 4, 1984, 98 Stat. 1725.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1984—Pub. L. 98–449 struck out proviso at end of first sentence which provided that proceedings pursuant to this section would be effective only after following the procedure set out in section 386a of this title.
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