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MBA Joint Letter on Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act (H.R. 3507 and S. 1688)
December 8, 2023
The undersigned national associations represent for-profit and non-profit owners, operators, … -
Statement for the Record for the HFSC Subcommittee Housing Affordability Hearing
December 6, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association appreciates the opportunity to comment on the issues raised by the Housing … -
MBA Letter to FHA on Proposed Changes to HECM for Purchase Program
November 30, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association writes to express our strong support for the Federal Housing … -
MBA Letter to FHA on Show Me State Premium Homes v. McDonnell (8th Cir. 2023)
November 15, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit recently held in Show Me State Premium Homes v. McDonnell … -
MBA Joint Letter to House and Senate Leadership on Averting Shutdown, Reauthorizing NFIP
November 13, 2023
The undersigned organizations are encouraged by the headway Congress is making in the appropriations … -
MBA Letter on HFSC Housing & Insurance Subcommittee Hearing on Property Insurance
November 2, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide our perspective regarding … -
MBA Letter on ONCD RFI on Cyber Regulatory Harmonization
October 31, 2023
An opportunity to comment on the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) Request for Information … -
MBA Joint Letter to Federal Reserve on Rate Path; MBS Plans
October 9, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), and National Association … -
MBA Joint Trade Request to Extend the Face-to-Face Waiver
October 4, 2023
The Housing Policy Council (HPC), Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and the National Mortgage Servicing … -
MBA Joint Letter to HUD on Face-to-Face Requirements
September 29, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), American Bankers Association (ABA), Housing Policy Council … -
MBA Letter to HUD on FHA Multifamily Loans Fees and Cost
September 29, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) agrees and believes in fairness and transparency in fees charged … -
MBA Coalition Letter on FHFA Suspended Counterparty Program NPR (State MBAs)
September 19, 2023
The undersigned associations are writing to express serious concerns with the Federal Housing Finance … -
MBA Coalition Letter on FHFA Suspended Counterparty Program NPR
September 19, 2023
The American Bankers Association (ABA), Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), and Mortgage … -
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB Statement on Implementing Basel III
September 13, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the issues raised by … -
MBA Joint Letter on Extending the NFIP
September 12, 2023
The undersigned organizations urge Congress to act quickly to extend the National Flood Insurance Program … -
MBA Statement for the Record for Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Flood Insurance
September 7, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) provides perspective regarding challenges within the property insurance … -
MBA Comment Letter to Financial Accounting Standards Board on its Proposed Accounting Standards Update
September 6, 2023
MBA represents over 2,200 member companies, including bank and non-bank lenders, servicers, and sub-servicers … -
MBA Joint Comment Letter to VA on Public Comment Process for Foreclosure Prevention Solution for Veteran Borrowers
August 31, 2023
On behalf of the clients, communities, companies, and borrowers we serve, MBA urge the VA to post a draft … -
MBA Comment Letter to HUD on Notice of Proposed Information Collection
August 31, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and its members appreciate the opportunity to offer comments on … -
Basel III Bank Capital Proposal – MBA Summary
August 29, 2023
This MBA summary outlines the Banking Agencies’ Proposed Changes to Bank Capital Requirements for banks … -
MBA Joint Comment Letter on AVM Quality Control Standards
August 21, 2023
Greater industry adoption of AVMs holds the potential to modernize and improve the valuation … -
MBA Joint Trade Letter on Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act
August 18, 2023
The American Financial Services Association (AFSA), Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), CRE Finance Council … -
MBA Letter to FHFA on the GSE Pricing
August 15, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) thanks the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for the opportunity … -
MBA Response to HUD RFI on Enhanced Access to HUD Programs
August 14, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association and our members appreciate the opportunity to offer comments to the … -
MBA Joint Trade Letter to FHFA on Rent Control
August 10, 2023
The undersigned national real estate associations represent a broad coalition of housing providers and … -
MBA Coalition Letter to FCC on Advanced Methods to Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
August 10, 2023
The Associations strongly support the Commission’s efforts to eliminate illegal automated calls. … -
MBA Comment letter to HUD and USDA on Energy Efficiency Standards
August 8, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) thanks the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and … -
MBA Joint Trades Letter to FCC on Revocation of Consent Under TCPA
August 3, 2023
The American Bankers Association, American Financial Services Association, Mortgage Bankers … -
MBA Letter to FHFA on Tenant Protections RFI
July 31, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations … -
MBA Joint Letter to CFPB on Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (Regulation Z)
July 27, 2023
On behalf of the clients, communities, and industries we represent, we write in strong support of the … -
MBA Joint Letter to VA on VASP
July 27, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) and the Housing Policy Council request that the Department of … -
MBA Comment Letter to HFSC on ESG/CRA Sec. 1071 Markup
July 27, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) writes to share our views on the planned Financial Services Committee … -
President and CEO Bob Broeksmit Letter to Banking Agency Leadership on MBA’s Opposition to Interagency Proposed Bank Capital Rule
July 26, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) strongly urges you to vote against the proposed interagency Notice … -
MBA Joint Letter to Banking Agencies on Proposed Capital Rules
July 24, 2023
We are writing to express our deep concern about reports that you are considering significantly increasing … -
MBA Joint Letter to ULC on Illegal Discriminatory Covenants
July 17, 2023
A joint letter to thank the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) and specifically the Unlawful Restrictions in … -
MBA Letter to Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) on Proposed SIFI Designation Guidance
July 17, 2023
MBA represents over 2,200 member companies, including bank and non-bank lenders, servicers and sub-servicers … -
MBA Letter to Conference of State Bank Supervisors on NMLS Mortgage Call Report Revisions
July 14, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) wanted to take a moment to relate some thoughts that have been expressed … -
MBA Letter to S&P Global Ratings on Insurer Risk-Based Capital Adequacy
July 14, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association respectfully submits our comments below in response to S&P Global’s … -
MBA Joint Letter to NAIC on Practices & Procedures (P&P) Manual Amendment
July 14, 2023
The undersigned (ACLI, PPIA, NASVA, SFA, MBA, and CREFC) appreciate the opportunity to comment on the … -
MBA Letter to FTC on Data Privacy and Protection ANPR
July 13, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade … -
MBA Comment Letter to CSBS on NMLS Mortgage Call Report
July 13, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) continues to appreciate the collaborative relationship between our … -
MBA Comment Letter on Real Estate Amendments in H.R. 2670 (NDAA FY 2024)
July 11, 2023
MBA Comment Letter on Real Estate Amendments to FY2024 NDAA -
MBA Joint Letter on House 199A Permanence Bill
July 6, 2023
The undersigned business groups strongly support the introduction of your Main Street Tax Certainty Act … -
MBA Joint Comment Letter on CFPB’s Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices
July 3, 2023
The Bank Policy Institute, American Financial Services Association, Consumer Bankers Association, Credit … -
Joint Trade Letter to FHA’s Proposal to Assist Borrowers in High-Interest Rate Environment
June 30, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), American Bankers Association (ABA), and the National Mortgage … -
MBA Comment Letter to House Leadership on GSE Pricing
June 23, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association writes to express our views regarding provisions within H.R. 3564, the … -
MBA Joint Letter to FHFA on Credit Score Implementation
June 22, 2023
On behalf of the American Bankers Association, Center for Responsible Lending, Community Home Lenders … -
MBA Comment Letter to House Ways and Means Committee on H.R. 3936, H.R. 3937, and H.R. 3938
June 13, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association offers the real estate finance industry’s comments on the recently released … -
MBA Comment Letter on FHA HECM Mortgage Letter
June 12, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Housing … -
MBA Joint Letter to FCC on Illegal Text Messages and "Lead Generators"
June 7, 2023
The American Bankers Association (ABA), ACA International, American Financial Services Association, … -
MBA Response Letter to HUD on Floodplain Proposal
June 6, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) respectfully submits these comments on HUD’s proposed rule on … -
Joint Trades Letter to FHFA on a Uniform ROV Process
May 30, 2023
On behalf of a collaboration of industry trade associations, consumer advocates, civil rights organizations … -
MBA Comment Letter on HFSC Markup of GSE Pricing Legislation
May 24, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) writes to share their views on the planned Financial Services Committee … -
Housing Affordability Coalition Statement on Congressional Letter on Housing Policy Solutions
May 23, 2023
The undersigned national real estate associations represent a broad coalition of housing providers that … -
Coalition Letter to FSOC on the Analytic Framework and Nonbank Guidance Proposals
May 23, 2023
The undersigned associations are writing in response to the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s … -
MBA Comment Letter to FHFA on Enterprise Single-Family Social Bond Policy Request for Input
May 18, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association appreciates the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) continued focus … -
Industry Coalition Letter on the Introduction of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023
May 18, 2023
A coalition Letter showing strong support of the introduction of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of … -
MBA Statement for the Record for HFSC H/I Subcommittee Hearing on GSE Pricing
May 17, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the issues raised by … -
MBA Comment Letter to CSBS's Nationwide Multistate Licensing System Mortgage Business Specific Requirements Proposal
May 15, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) supports the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) seeking … -
MBA letter to the Senate on the introduction of the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder (HELPER) Act
May 12, 2023
The bipartisan, bicameral HELPER Act would create a first-time homebuyer loan program to be administered … -
MBA letter to the House of Representatives on the introduction of the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder (HELPER) Act
May 12, 2023
The bipartisan, bicameral HELPER Act would create a first-time homebuyer loan program to be administered … -
MBA Response to FHFA’s Proposed Amendments to the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework
May 12, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency notice of proposed … -
MBA Letter to CFPB on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X)
May 4, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is writing to encourage the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau … -
MBA Coalition Letter to Senator Menendez on Legislation on FHA Statutory Caps
May 2, 2023
MBA writes in strong support of Senator Menendez's legislation to update the Federal Housing … -
MBA Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on Rural Housing Legislation
May 2, 2023
Testimony of the Mortgage Bankers Association Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Subcommittee … -
MBA Comment Letter to HUD on Changes in Branch Office Registration Requirements
May 1, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) offers comments in response to the Department of Housing and Urban … -
MBA Comment Letter on the CFPB’s Loan Originator Compensation Rules
May 1, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) believes the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or … -
MBA Joint Comment Letter to HUD on NSPIRE
April 27, 2023
MBA writes in response to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) request … -
MBA Comment Letter in response to FHA Draft Mortgagee Letter on ADUs
April 27, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and its members appreciate the opportunity to offer comments in … -
MBA Letter to the House Financial Services Committee on the ANS to H.R. 2798, the CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act
April 26, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association shares their views on the planned Financial Services Committee markup of … -
MBA Letter in Response to the FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program
April 14, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and its members appreciate the opportunity to offer comments in … -
MBA Letter on T-HUD appropriations bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024
April 13, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) shares their views on the real estate finance industry’s priorities … -
MBA Letter on MILCON-VA appropriations bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024
April 13, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) share views on the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related … -
MBA Letter to FHA on HECM Claim Changes
April 13, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association offers comments to the FHA Info 2023-25, Draft Mortgagee Letter Proposing … -
HUD Section 8 HAP Joint Comment Letter
April 3, 2023
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, please find our comments on the above-referenced Advanced … -
MBA Letter to HUD on Housing Assistance Payment Consolidation
April 3, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) comments on HUD’s proposal to transition to a single Section 8 … -
MBA Letter to CFPB on Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders
March 31, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association1 (MBA) submits comments on the Consumer Financial Protection … -
MBA and NYMBA Comment Letter on Proposed NYDFS Climate Risk Mitigation Guidance
March 31, 2023
MBA comments on the New York Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) Proposed Guidance for New York … -
Joint Trades Letter in Support of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023
March 29, 2023
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released a joint Trades Letter in Support of the Death Tax Repeal … -
Real Estate Coalition Letter on Debt Ceiling
March 29, 2023
As the leading trade organizations representing those that build, finance, sell, and manage U.S. … -
MBA, CREFC Response to SEC Conflicts of Interest Proposal
March 27, 2023
As The Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (“CREFC”) noted in their comment letter to the original … -
MBA Response to SEC Conflicts of Interest Proposal
March 27, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)1 appreciates the opportunity to comment on proposed Rule 192 … -
MBA Responds to HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program
March 14, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)1 and its members offer comments on the Office of Public and Indian … -
MBA Joint Letter on Tax Increases in FY 2024 Budget Proposal
March 10, 2023
The budget released today continues the Biden administration’s attack on individually- and family-owned … -
Coalition Letter to Congress on the FTC's Proposed Rule on Non-Compete Agreements
February 28, 2023
On behalf of the undersigned organizations and MBA members across the country, MBA writes to unequivocally … -
MBA Letter on the House Financial Services Committee’s markup of the ANS to H.R. 1165, the Data Privacy Act of 2023
February 28, 2023
On behalf of the Mortgage Bankers Association1 (MBA), I am writing to express our views regarding the … -
MBA Feedback to FHA on Loss Mitigation Letter (2023-03)
February 27, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)1 welcomes the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) recently … -
MBA Suggested VA Appraisal-Related Policy Reforms in Response to the Improving the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022
February 24, 2023
MBA Suggested VA Appraisal-Related Policy Reforms in Response to the Improving the VA Home Loan Benefit … -
Joint Trade Deadline Extension Request for SEC Conflicts of Interest Rule Final
February 17, 2023
Extension Request on Proposed Rule on Proposed Rule 192, Conflicts of Interest under Section 27B of … -
Joint Trades Letter on New York Chapter 821 of the Laws
February 8, 2023
Joint Trades Letter on Chapter 821 of the Laws -
Joint Letter to NY Governor Kathy Hochul on Affordable Housing
February 8, 2023
This week, MBA led an industry coalition that included the New York Mortgage Bankers Association … -
MBA Letter to FHFA on New LLPA Changes
February 6, 2023
MBA Letter to FHFA on New LLPA Changes -
MBA Responds to FHA’s Fall 2022 Default Servicing Regulatory Priorities
February 6, 2023
MBA Responds to FHA’s Fall 2022 Default Servicing Regulatory Priorities -
MBA Feedback on Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions
February 6, 2023
MBA Feedback on Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial … -
MBA Letter to FHA on Borrower ROV
February 2, 2023
MBA Letter to FHA on Borrower ROV -
Joint Trade Letter to FHA on the Appraisal Review
February 2, 2023
Joint Trade Letter to FHA on the Appraisal Review -
MBA Letter to FHFA on Recommendations Regarding Vendor Competition and Level Playing Field Principle
January 20, 2023
MBA Letter to FHFA on Recommendations Regarding Vendor Competition and Level Playing Field Principle -
MBA Letter to CFPB on TILA Preemption Determination
January 18, 2023
MBA Letter to CFPB on TILA Preemption Determination -
MBA Letter to FHFA on GSE Loss Mitigation
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2022 The Honorable Sandra L. Thompson Director Federal Housing Finance Agency 400 7th … -
MBA, HPC Letter on ANPR, Loan Guaranty: Loss Mitigation Options for Guaranteed Loans
January 17, 2023
MBA, HPC Letter on ANPR, Loan Guaranty: Loss Mitigation Options for Guaranteed Loans -
MBA, Joint Trades Letter on ANPR, Loan Guaranty: Loss Mitigation Options for Guaranteed Loans
January 17, 2023
MBA, Joint Trades Letter on ANPR, Loan Guaranty: Loss Mitigation Options for Guaranteed Loans -
MBA-NYMBA Joint Letter on NY Cybersecurity Rule Proposal
January 9, 2023
MBA-NYMBA Joint Letter on NY Cybersecurity Rule Proposal -
MBA Letter to the GSEs on Loan Assumptions
January 5, 2023
MBA Letter to the GSEs on Loan Assumptions -
MBA Letter on VA Cash Out Consumer Disclosures
December 23, 2022
MBA Letter on VA Cash Out Consumer Disclosures -
MBA Letter to VA on Proposed Regulations to VA IRRRL
December 22, 2022
MBA Letter on Proposed Regulations to VA IRRRL -
MBA Letter to FHA on Partial Claim Buydown Proposal
December 21, 2022
MBA Letter to FHA on Partial Claim Buydown Proposal -
MBA Letter to HUD-FHA on Insured Mortgages for Multifamily Properties
December 20, 2022
MBA Letter to HUD-FHA on Insured Mortgages for Multifamily Properties -
MBA Letter to FHA and VA on Assumptions
December 20, 2022
MBA Letter to FHA and VA on Assumptions -
Joint Trades Comment Letter on FTC Proposed Rule to Combat Impersonation
December 19, 2022
Joint Trades Comment Letter on FTC Proposed Rule to Combat Impersonation -
Joint Trade Letter on Possible Federal Tenant Protections
December 16, 2022
Joint Trade Letter on Possible Federal Tenant Protections -
MBA Letter to FHFA on AMI Threshold Increase for Home Ready and Home Possible Programs
December 9, 2022
FHFA AMI Threshold Increase for GSEs Home Ready and Home Possible Programs -
MBA Coalition Letter to Congress on FY 2023 THUD Appropriations Bill
December 8, 2022
On December 8, 2022, MBA and several other trades sent a letter to Congress urging them to support the … -
MBA Letter to FHA on Small Mortgage Lending RFI
December 5, 2022
On December 5, 2022, MBA submitted a letter to FHA on its RFI concerning barriers to the origination … -
MBA Coalition Amicus Brief to the California Supreme Court on California Default Interest
December 2, 2022
On December 2, 2022. The Mortgage Bankers Association, the California Mortgage Bankers Association, the … -
MBA Letter to Senate Banking on Agency Nominations
November 30, 2022
On Wednesday, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to consider the nominations of: Martin … -
Joint Letter to Congress on ‘Neighborhood Homes Investment Act’
November 29, 2022
This week, MBA joined a broad coalition urging Congress to include the Neighborhood Homes Investment … -
CFPB RFI Letter Regarding Mortgage Refinances and Forbearances
November 28, 2022
CFPB RFI Letter Regarding Mortgage Refinances and Forbearances -
Joint Letter to Congress on the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act
November 21, 2022
This week, MBA joined a broad coalition of real estate and lending groups urging Congress to include … -
MBA and ACLI Comments on CM6 and CM7 RBC Factor Normalization
November 15, 2022
MBA and ACLI Comments on CM6 and CM7 RBC Factor Normalization -
MBA Coalition Letter to HUD on Updating Large Loan Policy for FHA Multifamily
November 7, 2022
On November 8, MBA along with several trade organizations sent a letter to HUD urging them to increase … -
MBA Comments: FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future – Request for Input
November 2, 2022
MBA Comments: FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future -
MBA Comments on FHA Title I Manufactured Housing Program
October 21, 2022
MBA Submits Comments on FHA Title I Manufactured Housing Program -
MBA Letter to FHA on Affordable and Workforce Housing Incentives
October 14, 2022
MBA Letter to FHA on Affordable and Workforce Housing Incentives -
MBA Letter to FHFA on MF Housing Goals
October 13, 2022
On October 13, 2022, MBA submitted comments to the FHFA on the proposed rule pertaining to the 2023-2024 … -
MBA/BHC Coalition Letter to HUD on Reducing FHA MIP
October 13, 2022
On October 13, 2022, MBA and several industry trade organizations – as part of the Black Homeownership … -
MBA CREF State Eviction Moratorium and State Regulation and Legislation Roundup Trackers - October 7, 2022
October 7, 2022
MBA CREF State Eviction Moratorium and State Regulation and Legislation Roundup Trackers - October … -
MBA Summary: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia National Community Reinvestment Coalition, et al. vs. CFPB
October 1, 2022
This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the U.S. Home Mortgage Disclosure … -
MBA Letter to White House on Housing Sustainability and Affordability
September 28, 2022
On September 28, 2022, MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, sent a letter to key Biden administration … -
David Battany Testimony on Rural Housing Lending Programs
September 20, 2022
On September 20, 2022, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on … -
MBA Joint Letter to White House/NEC on FHA MIP Premium Cut
September 13, 2022
On September 13, 2022, MBA and several industry trade organizations submitted the attached letter to … -
MBA Letter to House VA Committee on HR. 7735
September 12, 2022
On September 12, 2022, the full House advanced H.R. 7735, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit … -
MBA Letter on FHA's 203 (K) Mortgage Rehabilitation Insurance Program
September 6, 2022
On September 6, 2022, MBA submitted a letter to FHA leadership detailing member recommendations to improve … -
MBA Joint Letter on Proposed Rules to Implement the California Privacy Rights Act
August 23, 2022
On August 23, the MBA and CAMBA submitted a letter to the California Privacy Protection Agency … -
MBA Summary on FHFA NPRM 2022-2023 MF Housing Goals
August 18, 2022
FHFA issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making for the 2023-2024 Multifamily Enterprise Housing Goals. … -
MBA Summary of the FHFA 2022-2023 Multifamily Housing Goals NPRM
August 18, 2022
MBA Summary of the FHFA 2022-2023 Multifamily Housing Goals NPRM -
MBA Letter to Banking Agency on the Community Reinvestment Act
August 5, 2022
On August 5, 2022, MBA submitted comments in response to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation … -
MBA Coalition Letter on Carried Interest
August 3, 2022
SUPPORT ECONOMIC MOBILITY, ENTREPRENEURIAL RISK-TAKING, AND AMERICAS REAL ESTATE August … -
MBA Letter House on FY23 Minibus
July 20, 2022
On July 20, 2022, MBA shared their views to House leadership on the real estate finance industry’s priorities … -
MBA Letter to House E&C Committee on H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA)
July 20, 2022
On July 20, 2022, MBA sent a letter to the House E&C Committee on H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy … -
MBA Joint Letter to House Committee on H.R. 3962, the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act
July 19, 2022
On July 19, 2022, MBA, and several trade organizations sent a letter to a House Committee on H.R. … -
MBA Joint Letter to the GSEs on Appraisal Requirements for Manufactured Housing
July 18, 2022
On July 18, 2022, MBA and the Manufactured Housing Institute submitted joint recommendations to Fannie … -
MBA Joint Letter to House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on H.R. 3962
July 14, 2022
On July, 14, 2022, the full House passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act … -
MBA Statement on the Recording Regarding the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
July 13, 2022
On July 13, 2022, the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial … -
MBA Letter on H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
July 12, 2022
MBA expresses the following views regarding potential amendments under consideration within H.R. … -
MBA Letter to House VA Committee on H.R. 7735
July 12, 2022
On July 12, 2022, MBA shared our views on the real estate finance industry’s priorities regarding … -
Main Street Employer NIIT Opposition Letter
July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Charles Schumer Speaker of the House … -
MBA Joint Letter NAIC on Proposed Revisions to RBC
July 8, 2022
On July 8, 2022, MBA and the American Council of Life Insurers submitted a proposal to the Life … -
MBA Letter to GSEs on Appraisal Requirements for Manufactured Housing
July 7, 2022
On July 7, 2022, MBA submitted recommendations to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) regarding their … -
Who Owns Climate Risk in the U.S. Real Estate Markets
June 30, 2022
Physical, economic, and social changes associated with a changing climate will directly affect the $50 … -
MBA Letter to NY Governor Kathy Hochul on The Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act
June 30, 2022
On June 30, MBA sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul to request that she veto passed legislation … -
MBA Joint Letter to House E&C Subcommittee on H.R. 8152
June 23, 2022
On June 23, 2022, MBA along with several other trades submitted a letter to a House E&C subcommittee … -
MBA Joint Letter to HFSC on the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act
June 23, 2022
On June 23, 2022, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held … -
MBA Joint Letter on California Foreclosure Bill
June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022 Honorable Mark Stone Chair, Assembly Judiciary Committee 1020 N Street, Room 104 … -
MBA Joint Letter to VA on VA Servicer Tier Ranking
June 21, 2022
On June 21, 2022, MBA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) on the Advance … -
MBA Joint Letter to VA on the Partial Claim Program
June 21, 2022
On June 21, 2022, MBA submitted a letter requesting that the VA extends their COVID-19 Partial Claim … -
MBA Letter to SEC on Climate-Related Disclosures
June 17, 2022
On June 17, 2022, MBA submitted a comment letter responding to an SEC notice of proposed rulemaking … -
MBA Letter to House on H.R. 2543
June 15, 2022
On June 15, 2022, the House considered and passed a House Financial Services Committee bill along party … -
MBA Letter to HFSC on H.R. 4495
June 13, 2022
On June 22-23, 2022, the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) considered and “marked up” ten bills … -
MBA Joint Letter to SEC on Climate-Related Disclosures
June 13, 2022
On June 13, 2022, MBA joint a coalition letter to SEC on it climate-related disclosures proposals. -
MBA Letter to Oregon DFR on Remote MLOs
June 9, 2022
On June 9, 2022, MBA shared a letter with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) to express … -
MBA Letter to FDIC on Statement of Principles on Climate-related Risk Management
June 3, 2022
MBA submitted comments on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Statement of Principles … -
MBA Joint Letter to HUD on 40-Year Loan Modification
May 31, 2022
MBA and HPC responded to HUD’s proposed 40-year modification, which would increase the maximum allowable … -
MBA Letter to FHA on Administrative Memorandum “Queue Management Modification – Transitioning Section 221(d)(4) Pre-Applications to Firm Applications”
May 26, 2022
On May 26, 2022, MBA submitted a letter to FHA requesting to extend the expiration date of the May … -
MBA Letter to House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on H.R. 3962, the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act
May 26, 2022
On May 26, a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee held a legislative hearing on several bills including … -
MBA Letter to House on FY23 THUD Appropriations Bill
May 25, 2022
MBA Letter to House on FY23 THUD Appropriations Bill: MBA continues to support providing the Federal … -
MBA Letter to Senate on FY23 THUD Appropriations Bill
May 24, 2022
MBA continues to support providing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) with the resources it … -
Testimony of Mark A. Jones on VA Appraisal Modernization Legislation Before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
May 18, 2022
Mark A. Jones, 2022 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Vice-Chair and CEO and Co-Founder of Amerifirst … -
MBA Letter to HFSC on H.R. 7022, the Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act
May 17, 2022
On behalf of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)1 , I am writing to express our views on H.R. … -
MBA Joint Letter to DOL on Davis-Bacon Regulations
May 17, 2022
MBA, along with ten other trade organizations, submitted an Industry Comment Letter to the Wage and Hour … -
MBA Letter to CFPB on AVM Quality Control Standards
May 13, 2022
Small Business Advisory Review Panel for Automated Valuation Model (AVM) Rulemaking; Outline of Proposals … -
MBA Letter to SEC on FINRA Rule 4210
May 10, 2022
RE: Order Granting Petition for Review; Amendments to the Requirements for Covered Agency Transactions … -
MBA Letter to FHA on the Single-Family Housing Policy Handbook
May 6, 2022
Re: Industry Priorities for Origination-Focused Amendments to the FHA Single-Family Housing Policy … -
MBA Letter to S&P Global Ratings on Risk-Based Capital
April 29, 2022
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) respectfully submits these comments in response to S&P … -
MBA Letter to FHFA on Eligibility Requirements for GSE Servicers
April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022 RE: Re-Proposal to Enhance Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family … -
MBA Joint Letter to FHA on HUD ML 2022-06
April 25, 2022
Re: Mortgagee Letter 2022-06: Establishing the Claims Standard for Reasonable Payments for Property … -
MBA Letter to FHFA and GSEs on Temporary Condo Requirements
April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022: MBA Response to Temporary Enterprise Condominium Requirements Related to Deferred Maintenance … -
Joint Trades Response to CFPB Fees RFI CFPB
April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022: Docket No.: CFPB-2022-0003; Request for Information Regarding Fees Imposed by Providers … -
MBA Letter to CFPB on Fees RFI
April 11, 2022
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Consumer Financial … -
MBA's CREF State Eviction Moratorium Tracker
March 16, 2022
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MBA Joint Letter to Maine Legislature on RON
March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022 Honorable Anne Carney 100 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Honorable Thom … -
Joint Letter to Maine Legislature on RON
March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022 Honorable Anne Carney 100 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Honorable Thom … -
Warehouse Lending Fact SheetMarch 14, 2022
The liquidity for most home mortgage originations in the United States is provided by "warehouse … -
MBA Letter to FHFA on the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
March 11, 2022
February 7, 2002 March 11, 2022 Sandra L. Thompson Acting Director Federal Housing Finance … -
MBA Joint Trades Letter to Senate on LIBOR
February 28, 2022
February 28, 2022 The Honorable Chuck Schumer The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader … -
Joint Letter to Senate Leadership on LIBOR tough legacy contracts
February 28, 2022
February 28, 2022 The Honorable Chuck Schumer The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader … -
MBA Joint Letter to FinCEN on its ANPRM on Real Estate AML
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022 Submitted Electronically - www.regulations.gov Financial Crimes Enforcement … -
MBA Letter to OCC on Climate Risk to Banks
February 14, 2022
February 7, 2002 February 14, 2022 The Honorable Michael J. Hsu Acting Comptroller of the … -
Joint Letter to FHA on the Proposed Defect Taxonomy
January 28, 2022
1 January 28, 2022 Lopa Kolluri, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Office … -
MBA Letter to CFPB on HMDA RFI
January 21, 2022
Joint Comment Letter on HMDA RFI 1 January 21, 2022 Comment Intake Bureau of Consumer Financial … -
MBA Letter to FHFA GSE Loss Mitigation Recommendations
January 18, 2022
Recommended Changes to the Enterprises’ Payment Deferral and Modification Policies – Implementing the … -
Joint Letter to CFPB on Small Business Lending Data Collection
January 6, 2022
Microsoft Word - CRE industry comment on 1071 rule - 01-06-2022 … -
MBA Letter to FHFA on Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework
December 22, 2021
February 7, 2002 December 22, 2021 Sandra L. Thompson Acting Director Federal Housing … -
Joint Letter to FHFA on Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework
December 22, 2021
February 7, 2002 December 22, 2021 Sandra L. Thompson Acting Director Federal Housing … -
Joint Letter to FHA on Transitioning From Libor
December 6, 2021
December 6, 2021 Lopa P. Kolluri Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Housing Federal … -
MBA Letter to FHA on Handbook Origination Amendments
December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021 Lopa P. Kolluri Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Housing Federal … -
Joint Letter to Ginnie Mae on Pooling Restrictions on Re-Performing Loans
November 24, 2021
November 24, 2021 Michael R. Drayne Acting Executive Vice President Ginnie Mae 425 3rd Street, … -
MBA Letter to FHFA on Enterprise Capital Framework
November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021 Sandra L. Thompson Acting Director Federal Housing Finance Agency 400 7th … -
Joint Letter to Maryland Bankruptcy Court on Local Rule Changes
November 1, 2021
February 7, 2002 November 1, 2021 Mark Neal, Clerk of the Court 101 West Lombard … -
MBA Letter to OCC on Rescinding CRA 2020 Rule
October 29, 2021
February 7, 2002 October 29, 2021 Chief Counsels Office Attention: Comment Processing … -
Joint Letter to OCC on Rescinding CRA 2020 Rule
October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021 Via Electronic Submission Chief Counsels Office Attention: Comment Processing …