Legislation Would Benefit Lower and Moderate Income Homebuyers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 12, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Association of Mortgage Professionals, has announced that it will work to support H.R. 3393, the Mortgage Fairness Act of 2015. The legislation introduced by Congressmen Bill Posey and Dennis Ross in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide a long overdue technical correction to the Dodd Frank Act. This technical correction would allow lower and moderate income consumers and homebuyers some flexibility in the loan they choose to buy a home in order to have better cash flow at the time of closing.
“For years mortgage professionals have been telling their elected officials about how potential homebuyers in lower income neighborhoods have been harmed by the current regulatory regime as it applies to loan options for homes under $150,000,” said John Councilman, President of NAMB. “Many mortgage market participants do not reach this segment of the market and there are few options, if any, for access to mortgage products in this price range.”
“Individual mortgage professionals, like those who comprise the membership of NAMB, have ongoing working relationships with these low and moderate income homebuyers because, as owners of their own small businesses they are working in the small towns and lower income communities within larger cities where these smaller mortgages are most needed,” said Councilman.
“The regulatory limitations imposed by the CFPB have arbitrarily impacted low and moderate income consumers because loan products that allow for better cash flow through a slightly higher rate are not available”, said Councilman.
“I travel all over the country in my role as NAMB President and I hear about this issue everywhere I go,” said Councilman. “It is very encouraging to see legislation introduced that would address what really is a very harmful situation from the point of view of consumers and homebuyers.”
Text of H.R. 3393 can be found HERE
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About NAMB – The Association of Mortgage Professionals:
Since 1973, NAMB-The Association of Mortgage Professionals has been the voice of the mortgage broker and mortgage loan originator industry, representing the interests of mortgage professionals and homebuyers. Its mission is to promote the highest degree of professionalism and ethical standards for members through programs and services such as education, professional certification and government affairs representation. In addition, NAMB members subscribe to a specific code of ethics and best lending practices that foster integrity, professionalism and confidentiality when working with consumers. For more information, visit www.namb.org. Follow NAMB @NAMBpros
