Housing Affordability Act: Modifying multifamily loan limits
The Act amends Title II of the National Housing Act to significantly increase the dollar amounts for multifamily loan limits. It also modifies the method for calculating annual adjustments to these limits, linking them to the Price Deflator Index of Multifamily Residential Units Under Construction starting January 1, 2026.
Key points
Increase in Loan Limits: The Act replaces existing dollar amounts in various sections with significantly higher figures (e.g., raising $38,025 to $167,310).
New Adjustment Method: Starting January 1, 2026, limit adjustments will be calculated using the percentage change in the Price Deflator Index of Multifamily Residential Units Under Construction.
Publication Requirement: The Secretary must publish any adjustments to the dollar amounts in the Federal Register.
Rounding Rule: Adjustment amounts shall be rounded to the next lower dollar.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6132
Sponsor: Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]