Op-Eds
The Mortgage Note – Streamlining the CSBS State Exam System
An op-ed penned by Rob Zimmer, Director of External Affairs, explains the importance of streamlining the CSBS State Exam System into one uniform annual exam.
The Hill – A Sliver of Hope for the Skyrocketing Housing Market
In an op-ed for The Hill, Scott Olson and Dave Stevens talk about how regulatory risk, hazard insurance and state regulations are impactful factors associated with increased borrowing costs.
National Mortgage News: Action on mortgage rate levels is needed now
In an op-ed for National Mortgage News, Scott Olson and Dave Stevens talk about the implications, and solutions, regarding rising mortage rates.
Scotsman Guide: Consumers Deserve a Mortgage Bill of Rights
Executive Director Scott Olson talks about CHLA’s Consumer Mortgage Bill of Rights, which identifies the different areas of the mortgage industry where consumer protections need to be strengthened.
National Mortgage News: Opinion: 6 Lessons Learned After the Merger of Small IMB Trade Groups
Our president, Taylor Stork, talks about the 6 lessons we’ve learned over the past year. The first lesson? The need for a national trade group that advocates for the interests of small to mid-sized IMBs.
Mortgage Note: Opinion: Time For A Consumer Mortgage Bill Of Rights
While the mortgage lending industry offers extensive consumer protections, CHLA recognizes that there are still a number of loopholes that create gaps in such protections. Thus, CHLA created the “Consumer Mortgage Bill of Rights” — a document addressing these gaps and providing solutions that will fill them.
NATIONAL MORTGAGE NEWS: BUILD-TO-RENT COMMUNITIES NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FHA FINANCING
Article cites CHLAs support for this constructive action to develop more affordable rental housing as part of a broader all-hands-on deck approach to our nation’s
HOUSING WIRE: FHA NOMINEE MATT JONES SAYS HE’LL TARGET MORE HOUSING SUPPLY AND LOWER COSTS
In a letter addressed to the Senate banking committee, CHLA cited Jones’s housing policy expertise, government experience and mortgage industry knowledge. The group said he
SCOTSMAN GUIDE: NOMINEE FOR FHA COMMISSIONER TOUTS DEREGULATION PUSH IN CONFIRMATION HEARING
CHLA letter of support cited in article: “CHLA has worked with Mr. Jones over many years and is confident that he has the experience, judgment