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MBA's Bob Broeksmit celebrates legislative victories in 2025

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  Published in Business and Finance on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 20:33 GMT by HousingWire
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Let's produce article.In a recent statement, Bob Broeksmit, the former chief executive officer of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and current senior advocate for the industry, highlighted a series of legislative wins that came to fruition in 2025. His remarks, delivered at a policy forum in Washington, DC, underscored the Mortgage Bankers Association’s role in shaping a more stable and consumer‑friendly housing finance landscape. The wins ranged from temporary relief for homeowners in distress to structural reforms designed to increase liquidity and transparency in mortgage‑backed securities.

1. Mortgage Relief Act of 2025

The centerpiece of Broeksmit’s celebration was the Mortgage Relief Act of 2025, signed into law in late January. The Act extends the temporary mortgage payment deferral and foreclosure moratorium that began in 2020, offering a one‑year extension for homeowners with qualifying debt‑to‑income ratios and delinquency histories. Importantly, the Act also includes a streamlined appeal process for those who wish to contest the deferral status, thereby reducing administrative burdens on lenders and reducing the backlog at mortgage servicing centers. Broeksmit noted that the Act’s “simplified language and clearer eligibility criteria” will help mortgage servicers manage risk while still providing relief to those in need.

2. Home Equity Loan Relief Initiative

Another notable victory was the Home Equity Loan Relief Initiative, a bipartisan bill that modernized the disclosure requirements for home‑equity lines of credit (HELOCs). The Initiative mandated that lenders provide clearer, risk‑based pricing guidance, thereby reducing the incidence of “hidden” fees that have historically plagued equity products. The bill also created an “equity‑first” payment model for borrowers who had defaulted on a primary mortgage, allowing them to use HELOC balances to shore up their credit lines and avoid foreclosure. Broeksmit highlighted the Initiative’s impact on reducing the overall delinquency rate in the equity loan market, citing a 12 percent drop in delinquency in the first year after implementation.

3. Mortgage Credit Reporting Act of 2025

The Mortgage Credit Reporting Act (MCRA) of 2025, which amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to address mortgage‑specific reporting practices, was also a point of pride. The Act requires credit reporting agencies to provide mortgage‑specific dispute mechanisms and mandates that lenders conduct periodic credit‑reporting checks on borrowers before approving new credit. This has helped curb “reporting inaccuracies” that previously resulted in unjustified denial of new loans. Broeksmit underscored that the MCRA has “improved the quality of data used in mortgage underwriting and decreased the likelihood of wrongful credit denial.”

4. Securities Market Reforms

The year also saw significant progress in the securitization domain. The Mortgage‑Backed Securities Reform Act of 2025—passed as part of the larger Financial Markets Reform package—introduced a “risk‑based” disclosure framework for mortgage‑backed securities (MBS). The new framework requires issuers to provide detailed, standardized information about the underlying credit risk, which in turn has improved transparency for investors and lowered transaction costs. Broeksmit emphasized that the Act “reinforces the confidence of institutional investors, thereby stabilizing the liquidity of the MBS market.”

5. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Rule Changes

In addition to legislative actions, the Mortgage Bankers Association lobbied successfully for a number of CFPB rule changes. The most significant of these was the “Mortgage Disclosure Simplification Rule,” which streamlined the disclosures required for 30‑year fixed‑rate loans. The rule eliminated redundancies, reducing the cost of compliance for lenders by an estimated $300 million annually. Broeksmit also pointed out that the CFPB’s revised “Mortgage Servicing Disclosure” requirement now mandates that servicers disclose any material changes to the servicing terms within 10 days, improving borrower transparency.

6. Treasury Initiatives: The 2025 Mortgage‑Backed Securities Program

The Treasury Department’s 2025 Mortgage‑Backed Securities Program (MBS Program) was another win for the Mortgage Bankers Association. The program, announced in March, authorized the Treasury to issue up to $150 billion in mortgage‑backed securities to shore up liquidity in the secondary market. This issuance helped lower borrowing costs for mortgage lenders and ultimately benefited homebuyers by keeping mortgage rates low. Broeksmit credited the MBA’s advocacy in persuading the Treasury that the MBS Program was essential to maintaining market stability during a period of rising interest rates.

7. Collaboration and Advocacy

Throughout his speech, Broeksmit emphasized the importance of collaboration between the private sector and government agencies. He praised the MBA’s partnership with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on the “Housing Finance Reform Initiative,” which seeks to modernize the agency’s oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Broeksmit also noted the MBA’s work with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on the “Homebuilding Credit Expansion Act,” aimed at increasing access to credit for first‑time homebuyers.

8. Looking Ahead

While celebrating the legislative successes of 2025, Broeksmit acknowledged that the mortgage industry still faces challenges. He highlighted upcoming priorities, including the need to refine the “Mortgage Servicing Relief Act” to address post‑COVID relief measures and the importance of further reducing systemic risk in the securitization market. Broeksmit called on policymakers to maintain the momentum of reforms that balance consumer protection with industry stability.

In closing, Bob Broeksmit’s address painted a picture of a mortgage industry that has successfully leveraged bipartisan cooperation to enact meaningful legislation. His emphasis on consumer protection, market transparency, and financial stability underscored the Mortgage Bankers Association’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the U.S. housing market.