S.4861

Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2026

Introduced·6/23/26

Discounts FHA mortgage insurance premiums for first-time homebuyers completing financial literacy programs.

The Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2026 amends the National Housing Act to lower Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program. This discount applies to single-family mortgage insurance premiums, encouraging homebuyers to engage in financial education before applying for a mortgage.

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Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
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History

Jun 23

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.