Prohibits lenders from blocking access to funds from a credit line mortgage
This bill prohibits lenders from cutting off access to funds in home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) when borrowers are making timely payments. It directly affects homeowners who use HELOCs for residential financing by ensuring lenders cannot arbitrarily block their access to available credit. The law amends two state laws to explicitly state that lenders must maintain borrower access to these credit lines as long as payments are current. This creates a clear, enforceable requirement for lenders regarding a common type of residential mortgage product.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO BANKS
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO BANKS
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Manny De Los Santos
DDemocratic
Co
Steven Raga
DDemocratic
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