S.731

Regulating certain mortgages

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S731 regulates shared appreciation mortgage loans, ensuring borrower protections and transparency.

Massachusetts S731 introduces regulations for shared appreciation mortgage loans, requiring mortgage holders to provide clear disclosures and housing counseling. The bill mandates that shared appreciation mortgage loans cannot include penalties for early repayment, restrict borrower rights, or have confidentiality clauses. It also requires the mortgage holder to subordinate the shared appreciation mortgage upon borrower refinancing qualification. The bill outlines specific notice requirements before the shared appreciation payment becomes due and mandates periodic statements to borrowers.

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Where it stands

Current
Financial Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

Jun 4

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday June 12, 2026

Apr 21

Senate

Reporting date extended to Monday May 4, 2026

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time