Mortgage & Home Finance

News

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FHFA Expands Measures to Add Appraisal Flexibilities, Help LMI Refinances
October 19, 2021
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FHFA to Increase Multifamily Loan Caps for GSEs
October 13, 2021
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FHLBs’ Affordable Housing Funding Dipped Slightly in 2020
October 13, 2021
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ABA Comments on FASB’s Technical Agenda
October 07, 2021

Expanding Black Homeownership

How can your bank be a catalyst for change? A panel of experts from banks, community organizations and public agencies takes a look at recent lending data for a deep conversation on expanding Black homeownership.

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Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

Comment Letter
ABA Letter to CFPB re: Treatment of COVID-19 Related Loss Mitigation Options Under RESPA and Reg X - Interim Final Rule
October 13, 2021
Comment Letter
Eligibility Requirements for Single Family MBS Issuers
October 8, 2021
Staff Analysis
FHFA GSE Affordable Housing Goals
September 21, 2021
Comment Letter
Letter to the Treasury and FHA on Recommendations Concerning the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements
September 9, 2021

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Promoting Homeownership Opportunities for All

ABA and its member banks believe everyone in this country should have the chance to own a home. Working with a range of stakeholders, ABA supports a number of specific policy changes that could remove some of the barriers standing in the way, especially in underserved communities.

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Related Training & Events

American Mortgage Conference
Conference | April 25, 2022
Introduction to Mortgage Lending
Facilitated Training | January 10, 2022
Leadership Strategies to be Successful in the Mortgage Market
Recorded Webinar | October 12, 2021
Understanding the Residential Lending Secondary Market: Leveraging the Secondary Market to Expand Loan Options & Boost Profits
Recorded Webinar | September 23, 2021

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Participate in the COVID Help for Home Initiative

ABA and several industry and community groups are offering access to ready-to-use materials educating consumers on their mortgage relief options. Materials are free to members and fully customizable.

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ABA Resources

Infographic
Homeownership in America
June 14, 2021
Guide
Telling Your Housing Story: A Bankers Communications Guide
July 7, 2020
Guide
Mortgage Forbearance, CARES Act Talking points/Q&A
May 29, 2020
Report
ABA Residential Real Estate Lending Survey Report
January 15, 2020

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CARES Act FAQ

ABA answers banker questions about forbearance and other real estate finance-related provisions in the CARES Act.

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Industry Resources

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Customer-Focused Mortgage Loan Fulfillment

Promontory MortgagePath combines extensive mortgage operations and compliance expertise with industry-leading technology to provide efficient, cost-effective mortgage fulfillment and due-diligence services. ABA members pay no implementation fees and get 10% off fulfillment fees.

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Mortgage & Home Finance Regulatory Proposals