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Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 6:46 PM

Summary of Bill S 2296

Bill 118 s 2296, also known as the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023, aims to provide protections for middle class borrowers in the United States. The bill focuses on addressing issues related to lending practices and consumer protections for individuals who fall within the middle class income bracket.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of stricter regulations on lending institutions to prevent predatory lending practices that target middle class borrowers. This includes measures to ensure that borrowers are provided with clear and transparent information about loan terms and conditions, as well as protections against unfair or deceptive practices.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen consumer protections for middle class borrowers, such as limits on interest rates and fees that can be charged on loans. This is intended to prevent borrowers from falling into cycles of debt and financial hardship due to high interest rates and fees. Furthermore, the bill aims to increase access to affordable credit options for middle class borrowers, including initiatives to promote financial literacy and education to help individuals make informed decisions about borrowing. Overall, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 seeks to address the unique challenges faced by middle class borrowers in the lending market and provide them with the necessary protections and resources to make sound financial decisions.

Current Status of Bill S 2296

Bill S 2296 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill S 2296 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2023.  Bill S 2296's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2296

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
30
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2296

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2296

Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023
A bill to cancel recent changes made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the up-front loan level pricing adjustments charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for guarantee of single-family mortgages, and for other purposes.

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