California · Water Code

WAT §12894.5: Annual payments on the loan, including both principal repayment and interest, shall be in substantially equal amounts over the term of the loan, excluding the initial deferment, if any.

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Loan annual payments must be substantially equal over the loan term, excluding any initial deferment period.

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Annual payments on the loan, including both principal repayment and interest, shall be in substantially equal amounts over the term of the loan, excluding the initial deferment, if any.

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