24 C.F.R. § 200.1525

§ 200.1525 Settlement agreements. (24 CFR Part 200)

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Verified 8/21/2026 · Next check 9/20/2026
effective 8/21/2026FederalAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

24 C.F.R. § 200.1525
(a) HUD staff, as authorized, may negotiate a settlement agreement with a MAP lender before or after the issuance of a warning letter or referral to the MAP Lender Review Board. Once a matter has been referred to the MAP Lender Review Board, only the Board may approve a settlement agreement.

(b) Settlement agreements may provide for:

(1) Cessation of any violation;

(2) Correction or mitigation of the effects of any violation;

(3) Removal of lender staff from positions involving origination, underwriting, and/or construction loan administration;

(4) Actions to collect sums of money wrongfully or incorrectly paid by the MAP lender to a third party;

(5) Implementation or revision of a quality control plan or other corrective measure acceptable to HUD; and

(6) Modification of the duration or provisions of any administrative sanction deemed to be appropriate by HUD.

(c) A MAP lender's compliance with a settlement agreement is evidenced by the lender certifying its compliance with the conditions of the agreement, and HUD's determination that the lender is in compliance with the conditions of the agreement.

(d) Failure by a MAP lender to comply with a settlement agreement may result in a probation, or suspension, or termination of MAP privileges, or referral to the Mortgagee Review Board.
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Plain English

Under 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.1525, HUD has the authority to enter into settlement agreements with lenders approved under the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) program either before or after formal disciplinary proceedings begin. These agreements can require a range of corrective actions, such as stopping violations, recovering improperly paid funds, or revising quality control practices. Once a matter reaches the MAP Lender Review Board, that Board—not HUD staff alone—must approve any settlement. A lender's compliance is confirmed through both the lender's own certification and HUD's independent determination, and failure to comply can trigger serious consequences including suspension or termination of MAP privileges.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

MAP lenders operating under 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.1525 should be aware that HUD may approach settlement at any stage of an enforcement proceeding, and that the terms of such agreements can be wide-ranging—covering staffing changes, financial recovery actions, and quality control overhauls. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough documentation of any corrective steps taken under a settlement and ensure that formal compliance certifications are accurate and timely submitted. Once a matter has been escalated to the MAP Lender Review Board, lenders should understand that only the Board holds authority to approve a settlement, which affects how negotiations are conducted at that stage.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

While 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.1525 primarily governs the relationship between HUD and MAP-approved lenders, tenants and borrowers in HUD-related multifamily housing may have an indirect interest in how these enforcement mechanisms work. When a lender is subject to a settlement agreement, the required corrective actions—such as stopping violations or improving quality control—can affect the administration of loans tied to housing where tenants reside. Individuals who believe a MAP lender's conduct has affected their housing situation may find it useful to contact HUD directly, consult a tenant-rights organization, or reach out to a housing counselor approved by HUD to understand what remedies or complaint pathways may be available.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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