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MA H942

MA H942
Establishing a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Foreclosure Prevention Program, which requires creditors and eligible borrowers of certain mortgage loans to engage in good faith foreclosure prevention conferences supervised by a conference monitor. The program aims to help borrowers avoid foreclosure by considering all available foreclosure prevention options, such as loan modifications or short sales. Creditors must obtain a certificate of compliance from the program administrator before proceeding with a foreclosure sale, and failure to participate in good faith can result in sanctions. The program is funded through a fee on servicemember foreclosure filings, and the funds are used to cover administration costs and outreach to homeowners at risk of foreclosure.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4705 (on 06/03/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H942
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H942.pdf
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