CIV §1917.331: (a) A shared appreciation loan for seniors shall include all of the following: (1) The term of the loan shall be for an open-ended term, terminating upon the occurrence of a maturity event, or the fai

(a) A shared appreciation loan for seniors shall include all of the following: (1) The term of the loan shall be for an open-ended term, terminating upon the occurrence of a maturity event, or the failure of the borrower to meet the terms of a deed of trust granted by the borrower to the lender which are normally and customarily used by mortgage lenders in this state for loans secured by residential real property. However, if the maturity event is either cessation of occupancy of the property by the borrower or death of the borrower, the term shall be extended until the earlier of the sale or refinancing of the property or 12 months after the occurrence of the maturity event. (2) An initial advance, if desired by the borrower. (3) Monthly annuity payments which shall continue until the occurrence of a maturity event, or earlier termination in accordance with paragraph (1). (4) Interest on (2) and (3), calculated no more often than monthly at the stated interest rate. (5) Actual contingent interest. (6) Interest on paragraphs (2) to (5), inclusive, compounded no more often than monthly, from the date of a maturity event until the loan is repaid in full. (b) The loan shall be secured by a deed of trust on the real property financed. (c) The aggregate amount of any fee charged to the borrower by the lender for processing an application, preparing any necessary documents, obtaining a credit report, or any other costs incurred by the lender in connection with originating a shared appreciation loan for seniors shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). No prepaid interest shall be charged to the borrower.