(a) All transfers and assumptions must be approved in advance by the Agency. The assuming entity must meet all eligibility criteria for HPRP.
(b) Available transfer and assumption options to eligible intermediaries include:
(1) The total indebtedness may be transferred to another eligible intermediary on the same rates and terms; or
(2) The total indebtedness may be transferred to another eligible intermediary on different terms not to exceed the term for which an initial loan can be made.
(c) The transferor must prepare the transfer document for the Agency's review prior to the transfer and assumption.
(d) The transferee must provide the Agency with information required in the application as specified in § 769.158.
(e) The Agency's approved form of the assumption agreement will formally authorize the transfer and assumption and will contain the Agency case number of the transferor and transferee.
(f) When the transferee makes a cash down-payment in connection with the transfer and assumption, any proceeds received by the transferor will be credited on the transferor's loan debt in order of maturity date.