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Housing Wire Op-ED: CRA for IMBs wont work as advertised
In an op-ed in Housing Wire, Craig Thomas, CHLA’s Policy Director, explains that CRA has not worked well in Massachusetts – and offers a number… Read More »Housing Wire Op-ED: CRA for IMBs wont work as advertised
National Mortgage News Op-ED: Why the FHA should end its life of loan policy
In a National Mortgage News Op-Ed, CHLA Executive Director Scott Olson lays out the case for ending FHA’s Life of Loan Policy and cutting annual… Read More »National Mortgage News Op-ED: Why the FHA should end its life of loan policy
CHLA Letter to CSBS: CRA for IMBs is counterproductive; more effective actions are available
In a letter to CSBS, the organization representing state regulators of non-banks, CHLA made a detailed case why CRA is not appropriate for IMBs and… Read More »CHLA Letter to CSBS: CRA for IMBs is counterproductive; more effective actions are available
Housing wire: GSE policy changes are positive for small lenders
CHLA’s Policy Director Craig Thomas outlines the positive trends this year for smaller lenders in GSE policies – including permanent G Fee parity, recent changes… Read More »Housing wire: GSE policy changes are positive for small lenders