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To cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by the Federal National Mortgage Association and credit fees charged by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

2/6/2025, 8:24 PM

Summary of Bill HR 258

Bill 119 HR 258, also known as the "Loan Level Price Adjustment and Credit Fee Cancelation Act," aims to cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and credit fees charged by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).

The bill seeks to prevent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from implementing any new adjustments to loan level prices or credit fees that would potentially increase costs for borrowers. These adjustments are typically based on factors such as credit score, loan-to-value ratio, and property type, and can significantly impact the overall cost of obtaining a mortgage.

By canceling these proposed changes, the bill aims to ensure that borrowers are not unfairly burdened with additional costs when seeking a mortgage through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. This is particularly important as the housing market continues to face challenges and uncertainties, and ensuring access to affordable mortgage options is crucial for many Americans. Overall, the Loan Level Price Adjustment and Credit Fee Cancelation Act seeks to protect borrowers from unnecessary financial strain and promote a more stable and accessible housing market.

Congressional Summary of HR 258

This bill prohibits the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) from implementing changes to the single-family home loan pricing framework for upfront fees on certain home loans, announced in January 2023. The changes revise the fee charts that provide percentage adjustments based on a borrower's credit score and other risk factors. Overall, these changes increase the percentage adjustments, with variations based on the particular risk profile of the loan.

Current Status of Bill HR 258

Bill HR 258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 258 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025.  Bill HR 258's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of January 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 258

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 258

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 258

To cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by the Federal National Mortgage Association and credit fees charged by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
To cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by the Federal National Mortgage Association and credit fees charged by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

Comments

Arthur Yang profile image

Arthur Yang

506

11 months ago

I don't like this bill. It will make it harder for me to afford a home.

Talia Case profile image

Talia Case

414

11 months ago

I don't like it, this bill will hurt my wallet and make it harder to buy a home.

Duncan Marsh profile image

Duncan Marsh

447

11 months ago

I think this bill is good because it helps with mortgage fees. It will benefit homeowners like me.

Sergio Boykin profile image

Sergio Boykin

433

11 months ago

I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess up my mortgage rates and make it harder for me to afford my house payments. Why they gotta go and change things like this? It's gonna make things so much more complicated for me and my family. This bill is just gonna cause more problems for people like me who are just trying to make ends meet.