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Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in oppositon to S. 1685
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE via COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in oppositon to S. 1685
Source: Senate LDA
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods.
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices servicing on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R. 1301
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Community Associations --developed lobbying materials in support of grassroots lobbying campaign for CAI members to urge that Congress amend the Stafford Act to make community associations eligible for disaster assistance through the Public Assistance program and to allow Individuals and Households Assistance to be used for repairs to condominium/cooperative common elements --developed legislative language to amend the Stafford Act and expand eligibility of community association homeowners for disaster assistance --various meetings with member offices serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee --meetings concerning H.R. 1471, the FEMA Disaster
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Community Associations --developed lobbying materials in support of grassroots lobbying campaign for CAI members to urge that Congress amend the Stafford Act to make community associations eligible for disaster assistance through the Public Assistance program and to allow Individuals and Households Assistance to be used for repairs to condominium/cooperative common elements --developed legislative language to amend the Stafford Act and expand eligibility of community association homeowners for disaster assistance --various meetings with member offices serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee --meetings concerning H.R. 1471, the FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 and in support of amendment to qualify community association residents for federal disaster assistance
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Community Associations --developed lobbying materials in support of grassroots lobbying campaign for CAI members to urge that Congress amend the Stafford Act to make community associations eligible for disaster assistance through the Public Assistance program and to allow Individuals and Households Assistance to be used for repairs to condominium/cooperative common elements --developed legislative language to amend the Stafford Act and expand eligibility of community association homeowners for disaster assistance --various meetings with member offices serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee --meetings concerning H.R. 1471 & H.R. 3128 in support of Study language and technical assistatnce to qulify community association residents for federal disaster assistance
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Community Associations --developed lobbying materials in support of grassroots lobbying campaign for CAI members to urge that Congress amend the Stafford Act to make community associations eligible for disaster assistance through the Public Assistance program and to allow Individuals and Households Assistance to be used for repairs to condominium/cooperative common elements --developed legislative language to amend the Stafford Act and expand eligibility of community association homeowners for disaster assistance --various meetings with member offices serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee --meetings concerning H.R. 1471 & H.R. 3128 in support of Study language and technical assistatnce to qulify community association residents for federal disaster assistance
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods.
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in oppositon to S. 1685
Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule *Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" *Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule *Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" *Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act --Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule 2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule --Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" --Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
Postal Reform Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
*Monitoring postal reform legislation in the House and Senate (H.R. 2748/S.486) and proposed reforms to door delivery of U.S. Mail *Research and coaltion outreach, no specific legislative activity
Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees *FHA Homeownership Counseling --Outreach to FHA staff regarding inclusion of educational materials concerning community association homeownership in FHA housing counseling curricula --General information regarding FHA proposed Homeowners Armed with Knowledge pilot program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Short Sale Policy Changes *Discussion with FHFA regarding changes to GSE short sale policies concerning payment of association liens 4. GSE LLPA Pricing Matrix *Discussion with Fannie Mae concerning FHFA-imposed surcharges for delivery of condominiu unit mortgages *FHFA request for information concerning GSE guarantee fee and other pricing structures
Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Community Association Lien Priority *Fannie Mae Seller Guide Update SEL-2014-02 and Freddie Mac Servicing Guideline Update SEL-SER-2014-02 limiting association lien priority to 6 months regular common expense assessments *Outreach to Federal Housing Finance Agency staff *Outreach to Fannie Mae staff 4. Homeowner Flood Insurnace Availability Act * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 5. HUD FY 2015 Budget *General monitoring and updates of FY2015 HUD budget *No specific advocacy
Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration --FHA Condominium policy, potential rulemaking --Private transfer fee policy 2. Monitoring mortgage finance legislation and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac reform --General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. --S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act --H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act --Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act
Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration --FHA Condominium policy, potential condominium rulemaking --Private transfer fee policy --FHA financial stability and actuarial review 2. Monitoring mortgage finance legislation and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac reform --General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. --S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act --H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act --Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act 3. FHFA Mortgage Servicer Supervision/Standards/Community Association Lien Priority --monitor FHFA instigated litigation RE: enforcement of community association lien priority in foreclosure proceedings. --arrange and staff meetings with senior FHFA official to discuss association lien priority, servicer performance, asset manager performance, and REO disposition --draft internal communications and lobbying materials for CAI members concerning FHFA legal activities, the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to police mortgage servicers and asset managers, and the need to ensure lien priority in legislation reforming the housing finance system.
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program --Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program. 2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program. 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Preparation of study in response to FEMA report concerning condominium and housing cooperative access to federal disaster assistance.
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program --Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program 2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Preparation of study in response to FEMA report concerning condominium and housing cooperative access to federal disaster assistance.
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements 4. Outreach to FEMA concerning study of how condominiums and cooperatives access federal disaster assistance for repairs to common property
Mortgage Choice Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule *Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" *Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
Mortgage Choice Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act --Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule 2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule --Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" --Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
Mortgage Choice Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule *Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" *Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
H.R. 4969, the "Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014" --Preparation of lobbying material in opposition to H.R. 4969 --General advocacy in opposition to H.R. 4969
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
H.R. 4969, the "Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014" *Preparation of lobbying material in opposition to H.R. 4969
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
H.R. 4969, the "Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014" --Preparation of lobbying material in opposition to H.R. 4969 --General advocacy in opposition to H.R. 4969
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Community Association Lien Priority *Fannie Mae Seller Guide Update SEL-2014-02 and Freddie Mac Servicing Guideline Update SEL-SER-2014-02 limiting association lien priority to 6 months regular common expense assessments *Outreach to Federal Housing Finance Agency staff *Outreach to Fannie Mae staff 4. Homeowner Flood Insurnace Availability Act * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 5. HUD FY 2015 Budget *General monitoring and updates of FY2015 HUD budget *No specific advocacy
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration --FHA Condominium policy, potential rulemaking --Private transfer fee policy 2. Monitoring mortgage finance legislation and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac reform --General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. --S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act --H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act --Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration --FHA Condominium policy, potential condominium rulemaking --Private transfer fee policy --FHA financial stability and actuarial review 2. Monitoring mortgage finance legislation and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac reform --General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. --S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act --H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act --Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act 3. FHFA Mortgage Servicer Supervision/Standards/Community Association Lien Priority --monitor FHFA instigated litigation RE: enforcement of community association lien priority in foreclosure proceedings. --arrange and staff meetings with senior FHFA official to discuss association lien priority, servicer performance, asset manager performance, and REO disposition --draft internal communications and lobbying materials for CAI members concerning FHFA legal activities, the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to police mortgage servicers and asset managers, and the need to ensure lien priority in legislation reforming the housing finance system.
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees *FHA Homeownership Counseling --Outreach to FHA staff regarding inclusion of educational materials concerning community association homeownership in FHA housing counseling curricula --General information regarding FHA proposed Homeowners Armed with Knowledge pilot program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Short Sale Policy Changes *Discussion with FHFA regarding changes to GSE short sale policies concerning payment of association liens 4. GSE LLPA Pricing Matrix *Discussion with Fannie Mae concerning FHFA-imposed surcharges for delivery of condominiu unit mortgages *FHFA request for information concerning GSE guarantee fee and other pricing structures
A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program --Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program 2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Preparation of study in response to FEMA report concerning condominium and housing cooperative access to federal disaster assistance.
A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements 4. Outreach to FEMA concerning study of how condominiums and cooperatives access federal disaster assistance for repairs to common property
A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program --Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program. 2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program. 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Preparation of study in response to FEMA report concerning condominium and housing cooperative access to federal disaster assistance.
Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Community Association Lien Priority *Fannie Mae Seller Guide Update SEL-2014-02 and Freddie Mac Servicing Guideline Update SEL-SER-2014-02 limiting association lien priority to 6 months regular common expense assessments *Outreach to Federal Housing Finance Agency staff *Outreach to Fannie Mae staff 4. Homeowner Flood Insurnace Availability Act * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 5. HUD FY 2015 Budget *General monitoring and updates of FY2015 HUD budget *No specific advocacy
Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
*Monitoring postal reform legislation in the House and Senate (H.R. 2748/S.486) and proposed reforms to door delivery of U.S. Mail *Research and coaltion outreach, no specific legislative activity
A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on compound of strontium chloroapatite-europium.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Community Association Lien Priority *Fannie Mae Seller Guide Update SEL-2014-02 and Freddie Mac Servicing Guideline Update SEL-SER-2014-02 limiting association lien priority to 6 months regular common expense assessments *Outreach to Federal Housing Finance Agency staff *Outreach to Fannie Mae staff 4. Homeowner Flood Insurnace Availability Act * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 5. HUD FY 2015 Budget *General monitoring and updates of FY2015 HUD budget *No specific advocacy
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Mortgagee Letter 2011-22 implementation and preparation of grassroots lobbying materials1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys. *informal discussion with House Fina
Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act *No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. *Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application ofFDCPA to community association managers and attorneys.
Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys. *informal discussion with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding FDCPA, no specific advocacy
Consumer Mortgage Choice Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys. *informal discussion with House Fina
FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Mortgagee Letter 2011-22 implementation and preparation of grassroots lobbying materials1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * FHA condominium unit mortgage program rulemaking *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *State of FHA finances and capital reserve transfer from U.S. Treasury *FHA Actuarial Review *Implementation of reforms to FHA reverse mortgage (HECM) program *Implementation of ML 2013-18: Updated Clarification Regarding Title Approval at Conveyance *meetings with FHA officials regarding asset preservation, timely foreclosure, and prompt payment of association assessments for properties conveyed to HUD located in a community association 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitoring confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director 5. Implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 * monitoring and updates on the impact of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps on premiums * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
To amend the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the Act applies to condominiums.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
To amend the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the Act applies to condominiums.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
Postal Reform Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
*Monitoring postal reform legislation in the House and Senate (H.R. 2748/S.486) and proposed reforms to door delivery of U.S. Mail *Research and coaltion outreach, no specific legislative activity
Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * FHA condominium unit mortgage program rulemaking *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *State of FHA finances and capital reserve transfer from U.S. Treasury *FHA Actuarial Review *Implementation of reforms to FHA reverse mortgage (HECM) program *Implementation of ML 2013-18: Updated Clarification Regarding Title Approval at Conveyance *meetings with FHA officials regarding asset preservation, timely foreclosure, and prompt payment of association assessments for properties conveyed to HUD located in a community association 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitoring confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director 5. Implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 * monitoring and updates on the impact of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps on premiums * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support ofH.R. 2887 and S.l480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Discussions with congressional staff regarding H.R. 3300, the FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2013 regarding the study of condominium and cooperative eligibilty for federal disaster assistance
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Mortgagee Letter 2011-22 implementation and preparation of grassroots lobbying materials1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * FHA condominium unit mortgage program rulemaking *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *State of FHA finances and capital reserve transfer from U.S. Treasury *FHA Actuarial Review *Implementation of reforms to FHA reverse mortgage (HECM) program *Implementation of ML 2013-18: Updated Clarification Regarding Title Approval at Conveyance *meetings with FHA officials regarding asset preservation, timely foreclosure, and prompt payment of association assessments for properties conveyed to HUD located in a community association 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitoring confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director 5. Implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 * monitoring and updates on the impact of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps on premiums * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * FHA condominium unit mortgage program rulemaking *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *State of FHA finances and capital reserve transfer from U.S. Treasury *FHA Actuarial Review *Implementation of reforms to FHA reverse mortgage (HECM) program *Implementation of ML 2013-18: Updated Clarification Regarding Title Approval at Conveyance *meetings with FHA officials regarding asset preservation, timely foreclosure, and prompt payment of association assessments for properties conveyed to HUD located in a community association 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitoring confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director 5. Implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 * monitoring and updates on the impact of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps on premiums * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * FHA condominium unit mortgage program rulemaking *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *State of FHA finances and capital reserve transfer from U.S. Treasury *FHA Actuarial Review *Implementation of reforms to FHA reverse mortgage (HECM) program *Implementation of ML 2013-18: Updated Clarification Regarding Title Approval at Conveyance *meetings with FHA officials regarding asset preservation, timely foreclosure, and prompt payment of association assessments for properties conveyed to HUD located in a community association 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitoring confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director 5. Implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 * monitoring and updates on the impact of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps on premiums * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Mortgagee Letter 2011-22 implementation and preparation of grassroots lobbying materials1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Mortgagee Letter 2011-22 implementation and preparation of grassroots lobbying materials1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act
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*Monitoring postal reform legislation in the House and Senate (H.R. 2748/S.486) and proposed reforms to door delivery of U.S. Mail *Research and coaltion outreach, no specific legislative activity
Jumpstart GSE Reform Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Mortgagee Letter 2011-22 implementation and preparation of grassroots lobbying materials1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
Jumpstart GSE Reform Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
Jumpstart GSE Reform Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
Jumpstart GSE Reform Act
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on compound of strontium chloroapatite-europium.
Client: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · Firm: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * FHA condominium unit mortgage program rulemaking *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *State of FHA finances and capital reserve transfer from U.S. Treasury *FHA Actuarial Review *Implementation of reforms to FHA reverse mortgage (HECM) program *Implementation of ML 2013-18: Updated Clarification Regarding Title Approval at Conveyance *meetings with FHA officials regarding asset preservation, timely foreclosure, and prompt payment of association assessments for properties conveyed to HUD located in a community association 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitoring confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director 5. Implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 * monitoring and updates on the impact of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps on premiums * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Community Associations --developed lobbying materials in support of grassroots lobbying campaign for CAI members to urge that Congress amend the Stafford Act to make community associations eligible for disaster assistance through the Public Assistance program and to allow Individuals and Households Assistance to be used for repairs to condominium/cooperative common elements --developed legislative language to amend the Stafford Act and expand eligibility of community association homeowners for disaster assistance --various meetings with member offices serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee --meetings concerning H.R. 1471 & H.R. 3128 in support of Study language and technical assistatnce to qulify community association residents for federal disaster assistance
Lender delayed foreclosures and negative impact on community associations --Worked with FHFA officials to review certain properties where foreclosures have been delayed several years. --Prepared lobbying materials for CAI and CAI members for congressional contacts --Prepared lobbying materials for delivery to CAI members, generally FHFA Activities to Shield Mortgage Servicers from Liabilities Incurred Under State Law Due to Servicer Negligence(Lien Priority) --Lobbying U.S. House and U.S. Senate concerning FHFA lobbying activities before Nevada Legislature to repeal or limit state statute providing priority for lawfully enforced association liens --Preparation of lobbying materials for CAI and CAI members for congressional contacts Federal Housing Administration Condominium Policy --Lobbying U.S. House and U.S. Senate concerning FHA condominium project approval standards in support of policies that will promote FHA project approval in the condominium housing space. GSE/Housing Finance Reform --Lobbying U.S. House and U.S. Senate in support of policy that will account for the community association model of housing in legislation establishing a new housing finance system. --Specific policies encouraged include preservation of community association property standards; improvements in servicing mortgages secured by real property in a community association; preservation of state statutes providing priority for association liens arising from assessment delinquencies TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Initiative --Preparation of materials for CAI and CAI members concerning implementation of TRID --Discussions with House Financial Services Committee concerning impact of TRID on community associations and providing information in support of mortgage closing transactions
Filing targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Lender delayed foreclosures and negative impact on community associations --Worked with FHFA officials to review certain properties where foreclosures have been delayed several years. --Prepared lobbying materials for CAI and CAI members for congressional contacts --Prepared lobbying materials for delivery to CAI members, generally FHFA Activities to Shield Mortgage Servicers from Liabilities Incurred Under State Law Due to Servicer Negligence(Lien Priority) --Lobbying U.S. House and U.S. Senate concerning FHFA lobbying activities before Nevada Legislature to repeal or limit state statute providing priority for lawfully enforced association liens --Preparation of lobbying materials for CAI and CAI members for congressional contacts Federal Housing Administration Condominium Policy --Lobbying U.S. House and U.S. Senate concerning FHA condominium project approval standards in support of policies that will promote FHA project approval in the condominium housing space. GSE/Housing Finance Reform --Lobbying U.S. House and U.S. Senate in support of policy that will account for the community association model of housing in legislation establishing a new housing finance system. --Specific policies encouraged include preservation of community association property standards; improvements in servicing mortgages secured by real property in a community association; preservation of state statutes providing priority for association liens arising from assessment delinquencies TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Initiative --Preparation of materials for CAI and CAI members concerning implementation of TRID --Discussions with House Financial Services Committee concerning impact of TRID on community associations and providing information in support of mortgage closing transactions
Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Community Associations --developed lobbying materials in support of grassroots lobbying campaign for CAI members to urge that Congress amend the Stafford Act to make community associations eligible for disaster assistance through the Public Assistance program and to allow Individuals and Households Assistance to be used for repairs to condominium/cooperative common elements --developed legislative language to amend the Stafford Act and expand eligibility of community association homeowners for disaster assistance --various meetings with member offices serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee --meetings concerning H.R. 1471, the FEMA Disaster
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R.1301 Opposition to S. 1685 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend S. 1685 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods.
Filing targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Lender delayed foreclosures and negative impact on community associations --Meeting with FHFA officials to discuss how delayed foreclosures on abandoned properties increase housing costs for community association residents. --Worked with FHFA officials to review certain properties where foreclosures have been delayed several years. --Prepared lobbying materials for CAI and CAI members for congressional contacts --Prepared lobbying materials for delivery to CAI members, generally Federal Housing Administration Condominium Policy --Participated in public discussion with senior FHA officials concerning development of rules/HUD handbook for condominium project approval GSE/Housing Finance Reform --General issues monitoring; no specific lobbying activity
Opposition to H.R. 1301 --preparation of lobbying materials to support CAI grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat or amend H.R. 1301 and preserve the authority of community association residents over architectural standards in their neighborhoods. --preparation of various lobbying materials in opposition to H.R. 1301 --various meetings with member offices servicing on the House Energy & Commerce Committee in opposition to H.R. 1301
Flood Insurance --General issues monitoring concerning premium increases for NFIP --no lobbying activity
Disaster Assistance Eligibility for Community Associations --developed lobbying materials in support of grassroots lobbying campaign for CAI members to urge that Congress amend the Stafford Act to make community associations eligible for disaster assistance through the Public Assistance program and to allow Individuals and Households Assistance to be used for repairs to condominium/cooperative common elements --developed legislative language to amend the Stafford Act and expand eligibility of community association homeowners for disaster assistance --various meetings with member offices serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee --meetings concerning H.R. 1471, the FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 and in support of amendment to qualify community association residents for federal disaster assistance
Filing targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program --Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program. 2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program. 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Preparation of study in response to FEMA report concerning condominium and housing cooperative access to federal disaster assistance.
H.R. 4969, the "Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014" --Preparation of lobbying material in opposition to H.R. 4969 --General advocacy in opposition to H.R. 4969
1. Federal Housing Administration --FHA Condominium policy, potential condominium rulemaking --Private transfer fee policy --FHA financial stability and actuarial review 2. Monitoring mortgage finance legislation and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac reform --General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. --S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act --H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act --Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act 3. FHFA Mortgage Servicer Supervision/Standards/Community Association Lien Priority --monitor FHFA instigated litigation RE: enforcement of community association lien priority in foreclosure proceedings. --arrange and staff meetings with senior FHFA official to discuss association lien priority, servicer performance, asset manager performance, and REO disposition --draft internal communications and lobbying materials for CAI members concerning FHFA legal activities, the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to police mortgage servicers and asset managers, and the need to ensure lien priority in legislation reforming the housing finance system.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Extension --general support for coalition lobbying efforts supporting long-term extension of TRIA. --preparation of communications materials for CAI members and CAI publications.
Filing targets: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Federal Housing Administration --FHA Condominium policy, potential rulemaking --Private transfer fee policy 2. Monitoring mortgage finance legislation and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac reform --General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. --S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act --H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act --Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act --Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule 2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule --Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" --Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
*Monitor reauthorization of the Terrorism Reinsurance Insurance Availablitiy (TRIA) program *No advocacy activity
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program --Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program 2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Preparation of study in response to FEMA report concerning condominium and housing cooperative access to federal disaster assistance.
H.R. 4969, the "Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014" --Preparation of lobbying material in opposition to H.R. 4969 --General advocacy in opposition to H.R. 4969
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule *Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" *Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support ofH.R. 2887 and S.l480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Outreach to FEMA concerning study of how condominiums and cooperatives access federal disaster assistance for repairs to common property
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
*Monitoring postal reform legislation in the House and Senate (H.R. 2748/S.486) and proposed reforms to door delivery of U.S. Mail *Research and coaltion outreach, no specific legislative activity
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support of H.R. 2887 and S.1480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements 4. Outreach to FEMA concerning study of how condominiums and cooperatives access federal disaster assistance for repairs to common property
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Advocacy in support ofH.R. 2887 and S.l480 to permit condominium unit owners to cooperatively use FEMA individual and households assistance grants for the repair of uninsured damages to condominium association common elements. 4. Discussions with congressional staff regarding H.R. 3300, the FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2013 regarding the study of condominium and cooperative eligibilty for federal disaster assistance
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act *No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. *Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application ofFDCPA to community association managers and attorneys.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys. *informal discussion with House Fina
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Meeting with FHFA to discuss position on priority lien. 5. Monitoring nomination of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Mortgagee Letter 2011-22 implementation and preparation of grassroots lobbying materials1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. Community Association Model of Housing * Meeting with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding community association housing and discussion of mortgage servicing of distressed mortgages in community associations and application of Qualified Mortgage rule in determining association assessments in the ability-to-repay standard. [NOTE: lobbying activities under this section have included contact with the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which is not available in the agencies drop down list.] 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE via COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
2013 · first_quarter · RA
Access to Federal Housing Administration loans. FEMA accesibility. Mortgage regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Federal mortgage availability.
Access to Federal Housing Administration loans. FEMA accesibility. Mortgage regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Federal mortgage availability.
Access to Federal Housing Administration loans. FEMA accesibility. Mortgage regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Federal mortgage availability.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE via COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
2012 · second_quarter · 2T
Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the abilty to repay standard
1. Federal Housing Administration: *Private transfer fees and availability of FHA mortgage insurance for community associations with a transfer fee 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. 3. FHFA Final Rule on Private Transfer Fee Covenants: * Informational inquiries of FHFA to monitor regulatory process for final rule on transfer fee covenants * Contacts with House and Senate staff to describe view of FHFA final transfer fee rule NOTE: The list of agencies in Field 17 does not include the Federal Housing Finance Agency--the now defunct Federal Housing Finance Board for which FHFA is successor was selected to represent this lobbying contact. 4. National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization * Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011, various iterations/amendments considered by House of Representatives * Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 (Senate Banking Committee Mark) * Short-term NFIP extensions 5. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) 6. FHA FY2013 budget and FHA annual and upfront premium changes *impact on borrowers in condominium associations that were in the project approval process prior to FHA premium changes 7. Lender/servicer maintenance of REO in community associations *communication with FHFA, Treasury, and HUD regarding bulk sales of REO in community associations *communication with FHFA regarding GSE servicer obligations to community associations during and after foreclosure and prompt recording of title change after foreclosure sale. *preparation of lobbying materials in support of grassroots efforts 8. Nationwide servicer settlement and servicing standards *communication with Dept. of Justice and HUD regarding servicer obligations to maintain REO in community associations, notify associations upon transfer of title, and paymet of association assessments.
H.R. 4969, the "Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014" *Preparation of lobbying material in opposition to H.R. 4969
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees *FHA Homeownership Counseling --Outreach to FHA staff regarding inclusion of educational materials concerning community association homeownership in FHA housing counseling curricula --General information regarding FHA proposed Homeowners Armed with Knowledge pilot program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Short Sale Policy Changes *Discussion with FHFA regarding changes to GSE short sale policies concerning payment of association liens 4. GSE LLPA Pricing Matrix *Discussion with Fannie Mae concerning FHFA-imposed surcharges for delivery of condominiu unit mortgages *FHFA request for information concerning GSE guarantee fee and other pricing structures
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1. Federal Housing Administration: *FHA condominium rulemaking1. FHA cont'd * FHA rulemaking concering private transfer fees 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act * Johnson-Crapo Discussion Draft of Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Community Association Lien Priority *Fannie Mae Seller Guide Update SEL-2014-02 and Freddie Mac Servicing Guideline Update SEL-SER-2014-02 limiting association lien priority to 6 months regular common expense assessments *Outreach to Federal Housing Finance Agency staff *Outreach to Fannie Mae staff 4. Homeowner Flood Insurnace Availability Act * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 5. HUD FY 2015 Budget *General monitoring and updates of FY2015 HUD budget *No specific advocacy
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *Monitoring agency development of final QRM rule2. Loan Level Price Adjustment Exclusion from definition of points and fees under the Qualified Mortgage rule *Monitor H.R. 1077, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act" *Monitor H.R. 3211, the "Consumer Mortgage Choice Act"
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * FHA condominium unit mortgage program rulemaking *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *State of FHA finances and capital reserve transfer from U.S. Treasury *FHA Actuarial Review *Implementation of reforms to FHA reverse mortgage (HECM) program *Implementation of ML 2013-18: Updated Clarification Regarding Title Approval at Conveyance *meetings with FHA officials regarding asset preservation, timely foreclosure, and prompt payment of association assessments for properties conveyed to HUD located in a community association 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation, hearings, and markups in the Congress. *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *H.R. 2767: The Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act *Meetings with congressional staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitoring confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt as FHFA Director 5. Implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 * monitoring and updates on the impact of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps on premiums * Advocacy in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370 S.1610 1846, & S. 1926) * Preparation of advocacy materials in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
*Monitoring postal reform legislation in the House and Senate (H.R. 2748/S.486) and proposed reforms to door delivery of U.S. Mail *Research and coaltion outreach, no specific legislative activity
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1. Federal Housing Administration: *lender/REO transient leasing exemptions in condominiums and FHA compliance1. FHA cont'd * General updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. No specific advocacy. * H.R.941 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 * H.R.1028 : End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2013 *H.R.1145 : FHA Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act of 2013 *S.469: A bill to assist the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in stabilizing the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program 2. Monitoring GSE and Housing Finance Reform: General legislative updates on legislation and hearings in the Congress. *S.563 : Jumpstart GSE Reform Act *S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act *Meeting with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding structure of GSE reform legislation and potential impact on GSE underwriting guidelines as applicable to common interest communities. No specific legislative request or advocacy. 3. Monitoring government mortgage modification program changes (HARP/HAMP/FHA Streamline) *S.249 : Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 4. Monitored Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act of 2013, HR 2600.
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Flood Insurance - Prepared materials advocating for a control in prices of the National Flood Insurance Program. Conducted research into possible solutions to keep costs controlled.
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Flood Insurance - Prepared materials advocating for a control in prices of the National Flood Insurance Program. Conducted research into possible solutions to keep costs controlled.
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys. *informal discussion with House Fina
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1. Regulatory Definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" as Required Under Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act *preparation of advocacy materials for CAI *general advocacy before agencies and the Congress in support of CAI's policy on qualified residential mortgage definition *support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts2. Regulatory definition of Qualified Mortgage(CFPB)--Dodd Frank Sections 1141 and 1142 * preparation of advocacy materials for CAI * general advocacy before the Congress in support of CAI's policy on definition of qualified mortgage and the ability to repay standard * support for CAI member grassroots advocacy efforts 3. H.R. 1077 Community Mortgage Choice Act *support for exclusion of Loan Level Price Adjustments from calculation of points and fees test under the QM rule 4. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act * No specific advocacy * Legislative research on Congressional activities to amend FDCPA to enable debt collectors to engage in limited communications with third parties or with debtors by voicemail pursuant to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and legislation exempting certain attorney communications from FDCPA. * Preparation of materials to support legislative/legal research on application of FDCPA to community association managers and attorneys. *informal discussion with House Financial Services Committee staff regarding FDCPA, no specific advocacy
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1. FEMA Public Assistance Program * Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of community associations to qualify as eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program2. Preparation of lobbying materials and grassroots campaign materials regarding ineligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify corporately for assistance under the Individuals and Households Assistance Program 3. Meetings in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives advocating for eligibility of community associations to participative directly in FEMA's Public Assistance Program and condominiums and housing cooperatives to participate corporately in the Individual and Households Assistance Program. 4. Meeting requests to FEMA to discuss community associations and disaster response. 5. Discussion with HUD officials regarding eligibility of condominium associations and housing cooperatives to qualify for CDBG disaster recovery funding to offset uninsured disaster-related losses to common property.
1. Energy Efficiency Standards (HVAC) *No specific advocacy *Research on energy efficiency standards for newly installed boilers and related Dept. of Energy rulemaking/pending legal challenges
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Access to Federal Housing Administration loans. FEMA accesibility. Mortgage regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Federal mortgage availability.
Access to Federal Housing Administration loans. FEMA accesibility. Mortgage regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Federal mortgage availability.
Filing targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of