HB5497

Financial institutions: mortgage brokers and lenders; prohibition on certain mortgage lending practices; modify. Amends title & secs. 1 & 2 of 1977 PA 135 (MCL 445.1601 & 445.1602).

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Amends Michigan law to modify mortgage lending practices by credit granting institutions.

The bill amends Michigan law to modify mortgage lending practices by credit granting institutions. It prohibits institutions from denying loan applications or varying loan terms based on neighborhood characteristics or property age. Institutions must individually consider each loan application and provide written reasons for rejections or term variations. The bill also mandates institutions to publish criteria for loan approval or denial and allows for application fees.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 72–29 · Mar 19
Current
Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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29 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

10:30 AM

House Finance

Mar 3

10:30 AM

House Finance

History

Mar 24

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Mar 24

Senate

Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection

Mar 19

House

Read A Third Time