Improving Accuracy within Home Mortgages: HMDA Update and Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) is the most comprehensive of all mortgage disclosure laws, and it has recently been updated with a set of changes to create a more uniform system of calculating loan-level pricing adjustments (LLPA). This article describes the changes and how they are helping to improve accuracy in pricing.

The recent HMDA update incorporates a range of modifications which have standardized the expectations for lenders on loan-level adjustments. These changes modify the former practice of using index-rate-level adjusters to make loan-level adjustments, which were found to be highly subjective and inconsistent. Now, lenders must use uniform parameters when calculating LLPA, such as loan-to-value ratios, credit scores, and points. The new regulations also require lenders to enter loan-level adjustments when evaluating an application through the use of an automated underwriting system.

The new LLPA system also provides an additional level of transparency and accuracy which helps borrowers better understand the potential costs associated with their mortgage. This is achieved by removing the need for a manual evaluation, as the process is now automated. This helps minimise errors in pricing and ensures that borrowers receive their loans on equal terms.

The changes to HMDA have improved accuracy and transparency for the mortgage loan process. The new system of uniform parameters used to calculate LLPA reduces the chances of errors in pricing and allows borrowers to understand their options more clearly. The automation of the system removes the need for manual input which can improve the overall accuracy and fairness of the process.

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