Section 9.05 - Neighborhood Preservation Area RequirementsThe following requirements must be met before a NPA will be approved by MHMFA:
(1) Local Mortgage Lenders must submit or be willing to submit a commitment application to MHMFA requesting a "setaside" for mortgages originated within the Neighborhood Preservation Area (See MHMFA Commitment Application) in an amount sufficient to improve or stabilize the NPA. Further, participating Mortgage Lenders must indicate a commitment to make conventional mortgages to all creditworthy loan applicants from within the NPA whose incomes exceed the MHMFA maximum or who are otherwise not eligible for a mortgage in which MHMFA can purchase a Loan Participation.
(2) The municipal government must make specific commitments to: (a) enforce the building and housing codes within the NPA;(b) provide improved public services or facilities which are significant in relation to the objective of stabilizing or improving the area.(3) A program must be developed and implemented, which includes the resources and staff to: (a) promote participation in the NPA program by local homeowners;(b) provide financial counseling to loan applicants, and;(c) provide advice and assistance in residential rehabilitation and maintenance.(4) A process for participation by local residents and/or organizations in the operation and monitoring of the NPA program must be developed and implemented. MHMFA will periodically review NPA programs to evaluate the implementation of the program outlined in the application. MHMFA may revoke its approval of a NPA program or take such other action as may be stipulated in contracts and agreements if the program for the preservation and stabilization of the neighborhood is not initiated or if tangible activity is not continued.