Bill · H.R. 4479· House(119-HR-4479)
To amend the National Housing Act to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to insure certain second liens secured against property for the purpose of financing the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Sam Liccardo
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the National Housing Act to create a new insurance program through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The program is designed to insure second liens used to finance the construction of accessory dwelling units. These units can include modular or prefabricated units, manufactured units, or conversions of existing structures. The bill establishes specific limits on loan amounts and allows for increases based on projected rental income. Additionally, it authorizes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize these insured loans.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this make housing cost less?+6
The bill makes it easier to finance the construction of accessory dwelling units, which can increase housing supply.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
Homeowners can use these loans to add value and income to their property.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+4
Homeowners may benefit from the ability to finance ADUs for supplemental income.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financing for Accessory Dwelling Units: The Secretary will establish a program to insure second liens used to finance the construction of accessory dwelling units, providing a way to fund these projects (Section 259(a)).
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Increased Loan Amounts via Rental Income: The Secretary has the authority to increase the maximum loan amount based on 50 percent of any projected annual rental income from the accessory dwelling unit (Section 259(b)(2)).
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Loan Securitization: The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency will permit the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to purchase and securitize these loans (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Insurance Premium Costs: Borrowers will be subject to a premium charge for the insurance, which may not exceed 1 percent of the principal amount insured for each year (Section 259(d)).
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Loan Limits: The amount that can be insured is restricted to the lesser of 30 percent of a specific dollar amount related to a one-unit residence or 100 percent of the projected property value after construction (Section 259(b)(1)).
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Risk of Market Prohibition: The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has the power to prohibit the purchase and securitization of these loans if they determine there are market pressures posing excessive and unmitigable risk to the lending market (Section 2(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Students+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+6Reduces Homelessness+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/17/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3469)
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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