20-1548. Underwriting discrimination
A. Nothing in this article shall be construed as limiting the right of any mortgage
guaranty insurance company to impose reasonable requirements upon the lender with regard
to the terms of any note or bond or other evidence of indebtedness secured by a mortgage
or deed of trust, such as requiring a stipulated down payment by the borrower.
B. A mortgage guaranty insurance company shall not discriminate in the issuance or
extension of mortgage guaranty insurance on the basis of the applicant's sex, marital
status, race, color, creed or national origin.
C. No policy of mortgage guaranty insurance, excluding policies of reinsurance,
shall be written unless the insurer shall have conducted a reasonable and thorough
examination of:
1. The evidence supporting credit worthiness of the borrower.
2. The appraisal report reflecting market evaluation of the property and shall have
determined that prudent underwriting standards have been met.
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