Proposed Changes to the Mortgage Revenue Bond Program
Published on:
January 17, 2008
SIFMA provides comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury on proposed changes to the Mortgage Revenue Bond program. The Administration and Congress are exploring options to stimulate the economy in a temporary, targeted and timely manner. To that end, SIFMA offers its experience and expertise in the form of various options to efficiently respond to the critical and urgent housing needs faced by troubled homeowners. SIFMA believes the recommended changes to the Mortgage Revenue Bond program, which would enhance flexibility and capacity of state and local governments, are appropriate to include in any stimulus package.