12 USC 5116 - Study and reports on defaults and foreclosures

United States Code

USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025

§ 5115. Reports and recommendations to Congress

§ 5117. Employment transition of loan originators

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§ 5116.

Study and reports on defaults and foreclosures

(a)

Study required

The Director shall conduct an extensive study of the root causes of default and foreclosure of home loans, using as much empirical data as is available.

(b)

Preliminary report to Congress

Not later than 6 months after July 30, 2008, the Director shall submit to Congress a preliminary report regarding the study required by this section.

(c)

Final report to Congress

Not later than 12 months after July 30, 2008, the Director shall submit to Congress a final report regarding the results of the study required by this section, which shall include any recommended legislation relating to the study, and recommendations for best practices and for a process to provide targeted assistance to populations with the highest risk of potential default or foreclosure.

(Pub. L. 110–289, div. A, title V, § 1517, July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2824; Pub. L. 111–203, title X, § 1100(3), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2106.)

cite as: 12 USC 5116