S.731

Regulating certain mortgages

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Regulates shared appreciation mortgage loans in Massachusetts, detailing borrower disclosures and protections.

The bill regulates shared appreciation mortgage loans in Massachusetts, requiring entities to provide borrowers with detailed disclosures. These include an itemization of appreciation value, the due date for shared appreciation payments, and the payment method. The bill mandates that shared appreciation mortgages cannot include penalties for early repayment, restrict borrower rights, or require confidentiality agreements. Borrowers must receive a questionnaire about home retention options and be referred to a HUD-certified housing counselor if they wish to stay in their home.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
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

Jul 1

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jun 4

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday June 12, 2026

Apr 21

Senate

Reporting date extended to Monday May 4, 2026