MHARR.MHARR Exclusive Report Analysis, June 25, 2018

MHARR Exclusive Report & Analysis, June 25, 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] REPORT AND ANALYSIS IN THIS REPORT: JUNE 25, 2018 EXCLUSIVE REPORT & ANALYSIS: SAA/PIA MEETING REFLECTS PROGRAM CHANGES NEW POST-PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED MONTGOMERY CONFIRMED AS HUD ASSISTANT SECRETARY MHARR CALLS FOR WITHDRAWAL OF HUD MH “GUIDANCE” HUD MUST NOT REPEAT PAST MISTAKES ON CONTRACT UNRESOLVED DODD-FRANK ISSUE RAISES MORE QUESTIONS REACTIVATION OF ENERGY RULE …

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Revival Of DOE Energy Rule May Require Legal Action

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] TO:  MHARR MANUFACTURER         MHARR STATE AFFILIATES         MHARR TECHNICAL REVIEW GROUP (TRG)  FROM:           MHARR RE:                 REVIVAL OF DOE ENERGY RULE MAY REQUIRE LEGAL ACTION The revival of a previously “inactive” energy rule for manufactured homes by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) may trigger legal action by MHARR …

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MHARR Response to Fannie Mae re: “MH Advantage.”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 5, 2018 VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Mr. Jonathan Lawless Vice President Fannie Mae 3900 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 Re:MH Advantage Initiative Dear Mr. Lawless: Thank you for your letter dated June 4, 2018 regarding the impending implementation of Fannie Mae’s “MH Advantage Initiative,” as part of its “Duty to Serve Underserved Markets” (DTS) …

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Strong HUD Code Production in April 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., June 4, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew again in April 2018. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 8,262 homes in April …

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MHARR Continues to Press Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Fully Engage on Duty To Serve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., May 30, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) in written comments filed on May 30, 2018, has called on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) — the federal regulator of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — to significantly revise and amend the final rule that it issued …

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Montgomery Confirmed as HUD Assistant Secretary

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The nomination of Brian Montgomery to serve as HUD Assistant Secretary for Housing – Federal Housing Commissioner has finally been confirmed by the United States Senate, after an extended delay. Montgomery, who was initially nominated by President Trump in September 2017, was confirmed by a vote of 74-23 on May 23, 2018, following repeated requests …

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“Washington Post Article Underscores Clear Need for An Independent Post-Production Association”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A recent article in the Washington Post regarding the HUD manufactured housing program and the reassignment of former program administrator, Pamela Danner, vividly highlights the glaring need for a new, independent, collective, national trade association to more effectively represent the industry’s post-production sector. While the Post article, published May 2, 2018, was surprisingly objective in …

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HUD Code Production Growth Continues In March 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., May 3, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew again in March 2018. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 8,830 homes in March …

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Washington Post Article on HUD MH Program

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Washington Post has published an article (see, copy attached) concerning the HUD manufactured housing program and MHARR’s efforts in 2017 to change the leadership of the program in order to comply with applicable federal law. Although the article is self-explanatory, an important point that I stressed in speaking with the author does not stand-out …

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Final HUD “Guidance” Letter and News Release

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MHARR CALLS FOR REPEAL OF HUD MANUFACTURED HOUSING “GUIDANCE” DOCUMENTS Washington, D.C., April 25, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), citing recent rulings by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) stating that DOJ would no longer use its authority to enforce Executive Branch agency “guidance” documents in civil …

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