(a)In general. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, this subpart applies to any mortgage loan, as that term is defined in § 1024.31 .(b)Exemptions. Except as otherwise provided in § 1024.41(j) , §§ 1024.38 through 1024.41 of this subpart shall not apply to the following: (1) A servicer that qualifies as a small servicer pursuant to 12 CFR 1026.41(e)(4) ;(2) A servicer with respect to any reverse mortgage transaction as that term is defined in § 1024.31 ; and(3) A servicer with respect to any mortgage loan for which the servicer is a qualified lender as that term is defined in 12 CFR 617.7000 .(c)Scope of certain sections.(1) Section 1024.33(a) only applies to reverse mortgage transactions.(2) The procedures set forth in §§ 1024.39 through 1024.41 of this subpart only apply to a mortgage loan that is secured by a property that is a borrower's principal residence.(d)Successors in interest. A confirmed successor in interest shall be considered a borrower for purposes of § 1024.17 and this subpart. 78 FR 10876 , Feb. 14, 2013, as amended at 78 FR 60437 , Oct. 1, 2013; 78 FR 80104 , Dec. 31, 2013; 81 FR 72370 , Oct. 19, 2016