CHLA Lauds Small Lender Protections in GSE Reform Bill Cites Provisions to Preserve a Cash Window and Securitization Options   Contact: Scott Olson                                                                                   For Immediate Release          571-527-2601                                                                                                         May 15, 2014 __________________________________                         The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) today lauded the provisions in the Senate GSE Reform bill reported out of committee today which create a mutual cooperative in order to preserve a cash window for small lenders

Community Home Lenders Association Renews Call for FHA Fee Cut        ____________________________________________________ In the wake of the Obama Administration release of its FY 2015 Budget, the Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) today renewed its call for a reduction in the annual loan fee that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) charges homebuyers. “Today’s budget shows that our recent call for a meaningful reduction in FHA’s annual premium can

  2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 610 Arlington, VA 22201 (571) 527-2601    February 18, 2014  Hon. Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC  20503   Dear Director Burwell: The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) is writing to request that the Administration include a reduction in FHA annual premiums in its FY 2015 Budget..  We recommend this change

                                                                                                        __________________________________                         The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) today called for a reduction in the annual insurance premium the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) charges homebuyers.    CHLA’s call came in the form of a letter to the Office of Management and Budget, suggesting that targeted reductions in the high annual premium levels be included in the FY 2015 budget. The CHLA proposal would reduce the

  Scott Olson, Executive Director of the Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA), released the following statement in response to the release of the FHA MMIF actuarial report: ******************************************************************************* “In responding to the latest FHA projections, it is important to keep in mind that the quality of new FHA loans is very strong.  In fact, the Community Home Lenders Association believes that FHA can best serve

CONTACT:  Scott Olson   571-527-2601                                                                                                                FOR RELEASE:  November 4, 2013 On the eve of a Senate Banking Committee GSE reform hearing on small lender access to secondary markets, the Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA) is weighing in with its recommendations on how to preserve such access for small and mid-size mortgage lenders.   “It is critical to maintain consumer choices through a diverse range of mortgage lenders