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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) At the time that a customer makes an initial application to a creditor for a home equity loan in person, or within three business days if the customer applies by mail or telephone, the creditor shall provide the applicant with a disclosure in either of the following forms:
(1) The statement: “This home equity loan that you are applying for will be secured by your home and your failure to repay the loan for any reason could cause you to lose your home!”
(2) A statement to the effect that a home equity loan is secured by a lien against the home of the consumer and in the event of any default the consumer risks the loss of the home.
(b) The disclosure required in subdivision (a) shall be made by either of the following means:
(1) A separate and specific document attached to or accompanying the application.
(2) A clear and conspicuous statement on the application.
(c) If a creditor is required by federal statute or regulation to make a substantially similar disclosure to that required by subdivision (a), and the creditor complies with that federal statute or regulation, the creditor shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 2971 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/civil-code/civ-sect-2971/
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