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The state Independent Regulatory Review Commission is expected to approve new mortgage regulations Nov. 6. The regulations set requirements under a mortgage reform law passed earlier this year. The regulations establish a standard for lending and brokering mortgage loans in Pennsylvania and prohibit certain improper conduct during the mortgage loan process. The regulations require licensees to methodically analyze borrowers' ability to repay an offered mortgage loan and provide the borrower with disclosure statements about the terms of the loan that affect loan payments. For more information, please contact Grant Gulibon at 800-692-7339, ext. 3013, or at ggulibon@PaBuilders.org.

PBA News Article Archive

New mortgage-related

PBA reviews new alternative energy

PBA leaders encourage voting

'BayWatch' has news, analysis on Bay-related laws and regulations

Contractor registration bill

Code officials vote in favor of fire sprinkler mandate

Enter for prestigious PBA awards by Aug. 8

New Pennsylvania energy bill allows choices in green building standards

Water, sewer funding bill includes nutrient credits

Builders must stay in compliance with I-9 rules

State Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of residential fire-sprinkler ordinance

PBA to provide input about Pennsylvania's needs for sustainable water

PBA discusses Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts with legislators

PBA testifies during Chesapeake Bay hearing

PBA seeking member comments in response to on-lot septic system guidance document

Members asked to support PBA member-candidates for state legislature

PBA, opponents testify about homebuilder registration

House passes alternative energy funding bill

Mortgage-related bills pass Senate

PBA voices concerns at Chesapeake Bay Tributart Strategy hearing

State Legislators return March 10, busy session expected

PBA plans to testify in opposition to homebuilder registration.

PennDOT promotes online impact fee handbook

University study casts doubt on Maryland's 'smart growth' law

PBA will testify its opposition to registering new home builders

Register to vote in Pennsylvania's primary election April 22

Committee moves moratorium legislation

PBA briefs legislators about tributary strategy

House passes curative amendment bill

How do municipalities set recreation fees and land dedication requirements?

Senate votes without dissent to require farmland preservation audit

Congress provides help to update aging water systems

Coalition releases a list of the best mold-related resources for builders

House passes building code bill, sends it to Senate

PBA expects committee decision about moratorium bill

PBA's bill to create constrution code advisory council moves to committee

PBA Members Endorse Krancer, Saylor in judicial elections

Builders support Senate Resolution about farmland preservation

PBA monitors legislative push for more licensing

Anti-growth bills considered in the House

House Committee to consider data quality act this month

PBA, others file briefs as court reviews case on inspector competition

PBA needs member input for environmental regulation review

PBA monitors mortgage regulation changes

Foreclosures up in Pennsylvania as U.S. foreclosures double

Closing costs in Pennsylvania are more than twice the national average

PBA wins latest court decision striking down mandatory fire sprinklers

Poll shows discontent with homeowners associations

Business tax credits available under Rendell's REAP initiative

Builders and associate members can grow their business'

Residential land development goes 'green' with new standards

Rendell announces Growing Greener II grants

DEP offers grants up to $7,500 for small businesses

PBA seeks volunteers for input as state revises sewage-related regulations, guidelines

PBA battles legality of supervisors' building moratorium

Local government representatives push for bill allowing a moratorium while changing rules for development

PBA testifies in opposition to impact fees

Local builders troubled by North Cornwall moratorium

PBA members, real estate agents help kill RTT increase

School notification bill passes, no longer burdens builders

Anchor-bolt law takes immediate effect

NAHB backs federal immigration bill with recent amendment

Anchor-bolt legislation set to become law

State Senate passes data quality bill

Builders within Chesapeake Bay watershed should check with local sewage treatment plants this month

Anchor-bolt fix for UCC passes state House

House committee may hold hearings about development moratorium bill, PBA members to speak in opposition

State Senate passes contractor registration measure

Contractor registration bill heads for full House vote

Urge state House Democrats to schedule vote on wall-bracing fix

ICC will not add fire sprinkler, carbon monoxide detector mandates to code

Call your U.S. senators to vote against immigration bill

Your support still needed for UCC anchor-bolt fix

Express your opposition to guaranty fund in contractor registration bill

Federal ruling makes subcontractors responsible for safety of their workers

Hearings allow industry to share concerns about building code

Poll finds majority of Pennsylvanians oppose raising RTT

Members can help stop fire sprinkler requirement

Bethlehem ordinance requires carbon monoxide detectors

Bill would expand local authority to waive building code

Wall-bracing IRC-fix moves from committee

First of two contractor registration bills moves forward

PBA teams with Realtors to fight RTT

UCC wall-bracing fix will save consumers up to $3,000

REScheck available online

2006 Alternative Energy Standards Now Available

Chesapeake Bay Foundation launches 'Stream Stewardship'

Urge your legislators to support UCC wall-bracing update

Municipalities must correct invalid code ordinance by March 31

Senate announces committee chairmen

Democrats name House committee chairmen

UCC triumphs over borough ordinance in Chester County

UCC building inspections may be performed by any certified construction code official, court rules

Last chance: Register by the end of the year for free rebate program

Setting the record straight: Southeast homebuilders explain housing market trends

PBA prevails as school district notification bill is defeated

Township appeals decision that struck sprinkler requirement

Industry News Archive

House Resolution 3221: Housing Stimulus Legislation

Rendell vetoes House Bill 1438 and companion Senate Bill 1247

Privatizing the PA Turnpike

Casey Selects Stand-In for Treasurer

Wipers and Headlights Law

Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect

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