CHLA has sent a letter to FHA asking for equal treatment for homebuyers regarding payment of home buyer-broker commissions, following the proposed settlement of realtor lawsuits. Read the full press release here: communitylender.org/chla-letter-as…

In a new story from National Mortgage News, Scott Olson distinguishes the difference between mortgage rate discount points and junk fees. Read the full story here: nationalmortgagenews.com/news/cfpb-eyes…

CHLA sent a letter to the CFPB asking for the agency to release a report on third-party mortgage fees similar to their recent blog post on mortgage discount points. Read the full letter here: communitylender.org/chla-letter-to…

In a new story from HousingWire, CHLA voices support for alternatives to title insurance, but urges the CFPB to avoid proposals that decrease competition and transparency – which would ultimately harm lenders and borrowers in the long run: housingwire.com/articles/cfpb-…

In a new story from National Mortgage News, CHLA urges caution in the CFPB’s plans to reform title insurance, asking that any proposal should work to protect consumers and lenders from decreased competition and reduced transparency: nationalmortgagenews.com/news/what-happ…

CHLA has announced that Amanda Tucker of Atlantic Bay has been appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors. Read the full press release here: communitylender.org/amanda-tucker-…

CHLA voices support for the FHFA’s recently revived title waiver pilot, saying that it could save homeowners thousands of dollars when refinancing their home, in a new story for National Mortgage News. Read more here: nationalmortgagenews.com/news/is-title-…

In an update to its January white paper, Community Home Lenders of America aims to provide policymakers and the public with up-to-date guidance on the credit scoring process and recommendations to ensure the credit market remains fair for all industry stakeholders. communitylender.org/chla-white-pap…

CHLA applauds Freddie Mac for allowing the use of AOL’s as an alternative to title insurance in a new story for HousingWire. Read more here: housingwire.com/articles/fredd…

CHLA has released a plan to modernize Ginnie Mae, in the wake of last Friday’s FSOC report on mortgage servicers. Read more in a new story from HousingWire housingwire.com/articles/chla-…

CHLA executive director Scott Olson responds to FSOC's recent report, urging a focus on homeownership affordability in a new story for National Mortgage News. Read more here: nationalmortgagenews.com/opinion/heres-…

CHLA applauds the VA for temporarily allowing veterans and active-duty service members to fund Realtor “buyer’s broker” commission fees when purchasing homes with VA loans in a new story for HousingWire. Read more here: housingwire.com/articles/va-is…

In a new opinion for The Mortgage Note, CHLA's Scott Olson urges Congress to address homeowner affordability challenges head-on. themortgagenote.org/opinion-a-nati…

In his latest opinion piece for HousingWire, CHLA's Taylor Stork highlights CHLA's support of FHFA's conditional approval of Freddie Mac's second mortgage program. Read more here: housingwire.com/articles/opini…

CHLA sent a letter in response to the CFPB's RFI on fees charged by providers of mortgages and related settlement services, insisting that lack of competition causes increases in closing costs from third parties. Read more in HousingWire: housingwire.com/articles/chla-…

Sue Melnick has been appointed to CHLA's Board of Directors. In this role, Melnick will support the organization’s mission in promoting federal mortgage programs and regulations which support community mortgage lenders. communitylender.org/sue-melnick-ap…

"We urge the House and Senate to pass the conference report to the NDAA and for the president to quickly sign this into law," Rob Zimmer of Community Home Lenders of America said. By Brad Finkelstein nationalmortgagenews.com/news/are-trigg…

Extreme weather is impacting traditional market dynamics between the mortgage and insurance industries. Check out CHLA President Taylor Stork's thoughts in HousingWire here: housingwire.com/articles/sever…

FICO hiked mortgage credit score prices by 700%—and no one else gets a say. CHLA applauds FHFA Director Pulte for speaking out—and urges action: 🔹 Freeze hikes 🔹 Fast-track VantageScore 🔹 Let GSEs build competition Read our letter: communitylender.org/wp-content/upl…

New from CHLA: Reforming the LO Comp Rule. It’s time to return the rule to its original intent: Regulate comp between firms Stop micromanaging how LOs serve borrowers Read the white paper: communitylender.org/wp-content/upl…