WASHINGTON–As Mortgage Bankers Association members take to the nation’s capital–and U.S. Capitol Building–to share the industry’s story with lawmakers and hear from legislative stakeholders via the National Advocacy Conference, key policy and regulatory topics such as Basel III endgame, housing supply and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down are top of mind.
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MBA Continues to Cite ‘Substantial Concerns’ in Basel III NPR Comments
Following a joint comment letter with other trade groups submitted last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association also outlined more in depth concerns about the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the implementation of the final components of the Basel III standards in a separate letter Tuesday.
MBA Leads Industry Groups in Submitting Comments Related to Basel III Proposed Rulemaking
The Mortgage Bankers Association last week led a group of housing and industry trade groups in submitting a comment letter highlighting critical concerns and recommendations related to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the implementation of the final components of the Basel III standards.
Broeksmit Testifies That MBA Opposes Certain Provisions of the Basel III Proposal
MBA President and CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, testified before Congress yesterday. He told the House Financial Services Committee that MBA strongly opposes key elements of the Basel III proposal, which, absent significant revisions, could increase borrowing costs and reduce credit availability.
MBA Opposes Proposed Rulemaking Implementing Basel III Endgame and Making Changes to Capital Requirements for Banks
The Mortgage Bankers Association strongly urged federal policymakers to vote against a proposed Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the Basel III “endgame” rule, which is set for consideration on July 27.
The rule is expected to impose a 15 to 20 percent increase in capital requirements for larger institutions.