At the time the loan is originated, the amount of the loan shall provide a loan to value ratio of a maximum of 100 percent for the first loan for a single-family dwelling, single-family cooperative apartment, or single-family condominium; 95 percent for the first loan on a two-family dwelling; and 90 percent for the first loan on a three-family dwelling or four-family dwelling. The portion of any loan exceeding 80 percent of value shall be insured by an admitted mortgage guaranty insurer conforming to the provisions of Chapter 2A (commencing with Section 12640.01) of Part 6 of Division 2 of the Insurance Code in an amount so that the unguaranteed portion of the loan does not exceed 75 percent of the market value of the property together with improvements thereon.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 561.8
Note: Authority cited: Sections 20120 and 20200, Government Code. Reference: Section 20200, Government Code.