Legislative

3/2/2012 :  Update on State Legislative Item (click on Jodie’s Picture to view the update)

Hawaii – State Legislative Items  (See update on this item…video message from Pres Jodie Tanga above)

“We are concerned that current bills in the legislature call for raising  MLO initial application fees from $500 to$550 (10% increase) and increasing MLO annual license renewal fees from $300 to $400, a 33% increase. The existing fee structure has only been in effect for 2012. And of course follows the substantial fees associated with all new licensing requirements for 2010. Additionally the bill doubles the fees $50 to $100 for all information amendments dealing with changes of address, MLO Sponsors, operating names, and DBA’s….

GOT YOUR ATTENTION YET?….

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• 2/6/2012 – Message to HAMB Members from the HAMB Legislative Committee

Once you’ve read the message, use this link to connect to the Hawaii Legislative website for details.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:

1. 1.Write a letter opposing the raising of fees, so soon after the initial new fees of 2010.
2. 2. Address Letters re SB 2763 to Sen David Ige (cc copy to Sen Roslyn Baker)
3. 3. Address Letters re HB 2501 to Rep Marcus Oshiro (cc copy to Rep Bob Herkes)
4. 4. Fax or Email a Formal Letter (Fax recommended as a first choice)
5. 5. Note:  Only Rep. Marcus Oshiro, does not accept email.

Click to view contact information:

• Ways & Mean Committee Senator David Ige – SB 2763
• House Committee & Finance Rep. Marcus Oshiro – HB 2501 (Does not like email / Prefers fax to 808-586-6201)
• Senator Roslyn Baker (cc a copy – SB 2763)
• Rep Bob Herkes (cc a copy – SB 2501)

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• 1/29/2012 – HAMB’s Letter of Testimony opposing HB 2501
• 1/29/2012 – HAMB’s Letter of Testimony opposing SB 2763 (see page 5)

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Federal / NAMB

2/3/2012   Message from NAMB Government Affairs Chairman, John Hudson

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• Namb will support ANY refinance program that will both help consumers and allow ALL channels of origination to participate in order to ensure consumers receive the attention help and support they need.

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• President Obama’s plan to Help Responsible Homeowners and Healing the House Market
• NAMB’s Response to the New Refinance Program
• From the CFPB, a MUST Read, Mortgage Origination Examination Procedures
• Support and Donate to NAMBPAC (NAMB Political Action Committee)