FHFA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fair Lending Oversight
Industry Update
April 19, 2023
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that it is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would formalize many of the Agency’s existing practices and programs regarding fair housing and fair lending oversight of its regulated entities.
Specifically, the proposed rule would codify in regulation:
- FHFA’s fair lending oversight requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (Banks);
- the requirements for the Enterprises to maintain Equitable Housing Finance Plans; and
- the requirements for the Enterprises to collect and report homeownership education, housing counseling, and language preference information from the Supplemental Consumer Information Form (SCIF).
- The rule would also expand requirements for the Enterprises in fair lending compliance and provide greater oversight and transparency regarding the Equitable Housing Finance Plans.
The rule would also expand requirements for the Enterprises in fair lending compliance and provide greater oversight and transparency regarding the Equitable Housing Finance Plans.
“Challenges and barriers continue to limit sustainable housing opportunities for minority, low-income, and senior borrowers, as well as families living in rural areas and on tribal land,” said FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson. “The proposed rule will help FHFA ensure that our regulated entities operate in a safe and sound manner as they comply with fair housing laws and serve the public interest.”
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