NAR and a coalition of housing providers sent recommendations to the federal government for improving distribution of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds.
Litigation Ongoing for CDC Eviction Moratorium
The litigation remains ongoing against the CDC’s fourth extension of the eviction moratorium, issued August 3, 2021, and effective through October 3, 2021.
NAR Sends Letter to Treasury Urging Action on PSPAs and GSE Reform
NAR sent a letter urging the U.S. Treasury to revisit changes to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs) and to move forward on Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) reform.
NAR Thanks Senator Opposed to Use of G-fees as Pay-For
Senator Mike Lee submitted an amendment to the proposed bi-partisan infrastructure bill (S. 2441) requesting guarantee fees (g-fees) be dropped as a pay-for.
EPA to Host Waters of the United States Roundtables
The Environmental Protection Agency will host listening sessions to inform their efforts on revising definition of the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
NAR Joins Coalition Opposing Use of G-fees to Fund Infrastructure Bill
NAR’s policy opposes the use of g-fees for non-housing investments and using the fee as a tax on middle-income ownership.
SBA Announces Direct PPP Forgiveness Portal
SBA announced they will open a new online portal on August 4, 2021 for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers to directly apply forgiveness.
NAR Statement for Eviction Hearing
NAR highlighted the challenges faced by housing providers from the eviction moratorium, and issues accessing the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
FHFA Remove New Fee on Mortgage Refinances
The FHFA announced that it would allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to drop a 50 basis point fee on mortgage refinances that had been in place since last fall.
NAR Supports AHP Legislation
The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 would allow associations to offer group health insurance comparable to that of large employers. Check out the details.