SB 1402 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for licensing and regulation of shared equity providers and shared equity agreements; imposing duties on the Department of Banking and Securities; and imposing penalties.

This bill establishes a formal regulatory framework in Pennsylvania for shared equity agreements, which are financial contracts where a provider gives a homeowner money in exchange for a stake in the property's future value. It directly affects financial institutions and investors offering these nonrecourse loans, requiring them to obtain a license from the Department of Banking and Securities to operate legally. The legislation defines specific terms like "shared equity provider" and outlines the duties of the state department to oversee these transactions, while also setting penalties for noncompliance. By creating new chapters in the state statutes, the bill aims to bring transparency and oversight to this growing area of residential finance without altering existing reverse mortgage rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 26, 2026 Last action Jun 26, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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