GSEs reported combined net income of more than $5 billion in 3rd quarter   November 4, 2016 by Ben Lane From the above article in Housing Wire: “The Community Home Lenders Association said that the potential need for another draw from the Treasury could impact the mortgage market’s ability to lend…’CHLA renews its call for FHFA Director Watt to allow the GSEs to retain some profits

October 27, 2016 As reported by Brian Collins in National Mortgage News, pressure is building for another FHA premium cut in advance of the impending FHA Actuarial Report, including CHLA sending a letter to FHA calling for a cut of 30 basis points. Click Here for the full article.    

October 14, 2016 As reported by Victor Whitman for ScotsmanGuide.com, the Community Home Lenders Association is renewing calls for an insurance premium cut on Federal Housing Administration loans. Click Here for full article.  

October 13, 2016 As reported by Brian Collins in National Mortgage News, community lender groups, such as CHLA, are expressing concerns about the potential reemergence of volume discounts in conjunction with GSE up-front risk sharing. Click Here for the full article.    

October 13, 2016 As reported by Victor Whitman on Scotsmanguide.com, “CHLA is pleased that MBA’s letter stresses transparency and a level playing field, both principles CHLA highlighted in our comment letter last month,” CHLA Executive Director Scott Olson said. “By comparison, though, CHLA appears to have deeper concerns about how upfront risk sharing could upset a level playing field.” Click Here for full article.    

Reaction from all sides to Court of Appeals decision   October 11, 2016 by Ben Lane For the above-referenced Housing Wire article: “The Community Home Lenders Association is encouraged by today’s court ruling in PHH Corporation vs. the CFPB – both in terms of increasing accountability regarding the CFPB’s governing structure, and also with respect to restricting retroactive penalties for prior conduct,’ the CHLA said