Letter: FHFA Repeal of the Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans

On September 25, 2025, USMI and its member companies provided feedback on the U.S. Federal Housing’s (FHFA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) repealing its “Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans” regulation. USMI strongly supports FHFA’s work to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and believes FHFA’s proposal to repeal this regulation aligns with this work. USMI’s members are key partners to the GSEs, and we look forward to continued collaboration in helping low down payment borrowers affordably and sustainably achieve homeownership sooner in the conventional market. Read the full letter here.

Letter: Letter in Support of Jonathan McKernan’s Nomination

USMI sent a letter to Senate Committee on Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) expressing strong support for the Honorable Jonathan McKernan to serve as the next Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. USMI urges the Committee to swiftly advance Mr. McKernan’s nomination to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Read the full letter here.