On April 14, 2015, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 685, “The Mortgage Choice Act” by a vote of 286-140 with 45 Democrats joining the Republicans. H.R. 685 is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Ed Royce (R-CA), David Scott (D-GA), Steve Stivers (R-OH), Mike Doyle (D-PA), David Joyce (R-OH), Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Stephen Fincher (R-TN) which makes two adjustments to the Truth in Lending Act’s definition of “points and fees” to ensure greater consumer choice in mortgage and settlement services under the CFPB’s Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule. Companion legislation is being worked on in the Senate by Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA). NAR continues to work with coalition partners to advance this important legislation in the Senate. Read More