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Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6737

Bill 115 hr 6737, also known as the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018, aims to ensure that veterans have continued access to affordable mortgage options. The bill specifically addresses the issue of "churning," which is when veterans are repeatedly refinanced into mortgages that may not be in their best interest.

The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish new rules and guidelines to prevent predatory lending practices targeted at veterans. It also mandates that lenders provide clear and transparent information to veterans about the terms of their mortgage loans.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect veterans from being charged excessive fees and penalties when refinancing their mortgages. It also requires the VA to conduct regular reviews of lenders to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Overall, the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018 seeks to safeguard veterans from financial exploitation and ensure that they have access to fair and affordable mortgage options.

Current Status of Bill HR 6737

Bill HR 6737 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 7, 2018. Bill HR 6737 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on September 7, 2018.  Bill HR 6737's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of October 2, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6737

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 6737

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

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