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Patricia is a licensed Delaware salesperson helping a buyer client purchase a waterfront property in Sussex County near Rehoboth Beach. The buyer intends to obtain conventional financing. Patricia is aware that the property is located near tidal wetlands regulated under Delaware's Coastal Zone Act. Which of the following financing-related issues should Patricia be most prepared to advise her buyer about regarding this type of property?

Correct Answer

B) The property's development restrictions under the Coastal Zone Act may affect the lender's appraisal, collateral value assessment, and the buyer's ability to obtain financing.

The Delaware Coastal Zone Act (7 Del. C. § 7001 et seq.) restricts heavy industrial development and regulates land use near tidal waters and wetlands. These use restrictions can materially affect a property's appraised value, its marketability as collateral, and a lender's willingness to extend financing on terms favorable to the buyer. Licensees must understand how these restrictions interact with the lending and appraisal process, particularly in Sussex County beach communities.

Answer Options
A
Lenders will automatically deny financing for any property within the Delaware Coastal Zone regardless of its current use.
B
The property's development restrictions under the Coastal Zone Act may affect the lender's appraisal, collateral value assessment, and the buyer's ability to obtain financing.
C
Coastal Zone Act restrictions apply only to commercial properties and have no effect on residential mortgage financing.
D
The Delaware Real Estate Commission requires all coastal zone transactions to use FHA financing rather than conventional loans.

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coastal_zone_actsussex_countyappraisalcollateral_valuewetlands

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