Section 8456.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 8456.
in effect(a)
This section applies to a construction loan secured by a mortgage or deed of trust that has priority over a lien under this chapter.
(b)
An optional advance of funds by the construction lender that is used for construction costs has the same priority as a mandatory advance of funds by the construction lender, provided that the total
of all advances does not exceed the amount of the original construction loan.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026