Responsible Borrower Protection Act of 2025

1/29/2025, 12:23 PM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 53

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Andy Biggs

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Responsible Borrower Protection Act of 2025

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.

Bill 119 HR 53, also known as the "Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2021," aims to cancel certain proposed changes to credit fees charged by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). These changes were set to increase the fees charged to lenders for certain types of loans, potentially making it more expensive for borrowers to obtain mortgages.

The bill seeks to prevent these fee increases in order to protect affordable mortgage options for veterans and other homebuyers. By canceling the proposed changes, the legislation aims to ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to provide access to affordable mortgage credit for those in need.

In addition to canceling the fee increases, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to mortgage lending. These provisions are aimed at promoting access to affordable housing and ensuring that veterans and other borrowers are not unfairly burdened by unnecessary fees. Overall, Bill 119 HR 53 is focused on maintaining affordable mortgage options for veterans and other homebuyers by preventing proposed fee increases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The legislation aims to protect access to affordable housing and promote fair lending practices in the mortgage industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo cancel certain proposed changes to credit fees charged by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary2/25/2025

Responsible Borrower Protection Act of 2025

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 im...


Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.