HR 2588 · 111th Congress · Housing and Community Development

Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-21· Sponsored by Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.(2009-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2009 - Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (the enterprises) each to implement a program to purchase and securitize qualified new mortgages on single-family housing in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Sets forth requirements for the purchase and securitization of qualified new mortgages. Terminates the requirement for the enterprises to purchase mortgages two years after the enactment of this Act. Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each to implement a program to provide for the refinancing of qualified mortgages on single-family housing they own and for the purchase and securitization of such refinancing mortgages in accordance with policies and procedures established by the FHFA Director. Terminates this requirement two years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase securities issued by the enterprises under this Act and such other obligations as the enterprises may issue to carry out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary also, for…

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1 Democrat