Press releases

  Washington, D.C. — The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) today issued in following statement in response to the President’s Executive Order to reduce housing costs. “CHLA commends the Trump Administration for today’s Executive Order to reduce housing costs.” Scott Olson said.   “These actions to reduce title insurance costs, promote manufactured home affordability, and reduce mortgage loan costs for veterans have long been CHLA priorities and they build

Washington, D.C. — The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) today released the following statement in response to FHFA Director Pulte’s announcement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would open up VantageScore to all lenders. “CHLA commends FHFA Director Pulte for his announcement today that VantageScore will be available for all lenders,” said Rob Zimmer, CHLA’s Director of External Affairs.  “This is a decisive action to increase competition and

Washington, D.C. – July 16, 2025 – The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) sent a letter to FHFA Director Pulte commending him for his recent decision to speed the adoption of VantageScore into the mortgage market, and stating that lenders fully expect Fair Isaac to raise prices on mortgage credit scores again this year. The letter offers additional ideas on how FHFA can continue

Calls on Congress to End Regulation of Employee Loan Originator Compensation To Limit the Law’s Requirements to Compensation Between Entities The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) today released its White Paper on Reform of LO Comp. The report chronicles the legislative history of LO Comp, identifies areas where it harms consumers – and calls on Congress to dial back the LO Comp statutory remedy to the