The Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) applies to certain types of high-cost loans, particularly refinance and home equity loans, that meet specific APR and fee thresholds. HOEPA was enacted to protect consumers from predatory lending practices in loans that carry excessive fees, high interest rates, or abusive terms.
* HOEPA mainly covers:
* Refinance loans
* Home equity loans
* Closed-end home equity loans
* Certain purchase-money mortgages under specific conditions
Loans like construction loans (B), reverse mortgages (C), and USDA Rural Development loans (D) are generally excluded from HOEPA coverage.
References:
* Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1639
* CFPB HOEPA Guidelines