MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement regarding the final General and Seasoned QM Rules:
“MBA applauds the Bureau for releasing the final General and Seasoned QM rules. The revisions to these rules will preserve and expand responsible access to affordable credit while retaining core consumer protections. In particular, these rules remove cumbersome requirements for non-traditional sources of income and expand consumers’ choices. MBA appreciates the Bureau’s effort to seek stakeholder input, and we look forward to continuing to work together on other issues aimed at protecting consumers.”