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To join CHLA or discuss how membership in CHLA works, contact Scott Olson at (703)475-7365 or at scottolson@communitylender.org
Scott Olson
Executive Director
Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA)
(703)475-7365 (cell)
(571)527-2601 (office)
scottolson@communitylender.org
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22201
Craig Thomas
POLICY Director
Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA)
(703)593-4512
craigthomas@communitylender.org
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22201
Members: The percentage of Section 162(e) non-deductible dues is estimated to be 10% in 2021.
National Mortgage News Op-ED: Why the FHA should end its life of loan policy
In a National Mortgage News Op-Ed, CHLA Executive Director Scott Olson lays out the case for ending FHA’s Life of Loan Policy and cutting annual
CHLA Letter to CSBS: CRA for IMBs is counterproductive; more effective actions are available
In a letter to CSBS, the organization representing state regulators of non-banks, CHLA made a detailed case why CRA is not appropriate for IMBs and
Housing wire: GSE policy changes are positive for small lenders
CHLA’s Policy Director Craig Thomas outlines the positive trends this year for smaller lenders in GSE policies – including permanent G Fee parity, recent changes