Bills · HR 6511
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6511Finance and Financial Sector
Affordable Homeownership Access Act
INTRO DEC 9· LAST ACTION DEC 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could expand access to homeownership for many Americans, particularly those who are currently shut out of the traditional mortgage market. By reducing the regulatory burden on small-scale sellers who offer financing, it could create more options for buying homes directly from owners. This is especially relevant for communities where traditional lenders may be less active or for buyers who don't fit strict bank criteria.
If this bill becomes law, more homes, particularly affordable ones, might become available through owner financing, potentially increasing home values and neighborhood stability, and helping families build wealth. If it doesn't pass, small sellers might continue to find it too difficult or expensive to offer financing, limiting options for buyers and potentially slowing down home sales in certain market segments, especially for homes below the median value.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Exempts small owner financers from federal mortgage loan originator licensing and registration requirements under the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act.
This makes it easier for individuals and small businesses to offer direct financing for homes they own without needing the same licenses as banks.
PROVISION 02
Revises the definition of 'mortgage originator' in the Truth in Lending Act to exclude certain small owner financers who extend credit for up to 24 properties they own in a 12-month period.
This clarifies that these small sellers are not subject to certain federal consumer protection rules designed for professional lenders, provided they meet specific loan criteria.
PROVISION 03
Requires specific loan terms for exempted owner-financed transactions, including a good faith determination of the buyer's ability to pay, fully amortizing loans, and fixed or long-term adjustable interest rates with reasonable limits.
These requirements aim to provide some consumer protection for buyers even though sellers are exempt from broader licensing rules.
PROVISION 04
Mandates a joint study by HUD and the Treasury Department on owner financing's role in providing affordable homes and its impact on wealth creation.
This will gather data to better understand the current landscape and potential benefits of owner financing, informing future policy decisions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
60
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 1 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 9
Introduced in House
DEC 9
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6511
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last actionDec 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025
House BillHR 6511Finance and Financial Sector
Affordable Homeownership Access Act
INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
