SB161

West Virginia SB161 establishes the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act to allow certain mortgage modifications without affecting the priority of the.

West Virginia SB161 introduces the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act, which allows specific modifications to existing mortgage agreements without altering the priority of the mortgage as a lien against the secured property. The act applies to modifications such as extending the maturity date, decreasing the interest rate, or modifying financial covenants. It ensures that the mortgage retains its priority regardless of whether the modification is recorded. The act also promotes uniformity in the application and construction of the law among jurisdictions that enact it.