The so-called QM rule kicks in Jan. 10, impacting how lenders determine if prospective borrowers can get mortgages.Some observers expect particularly tough going for borrowers in pricey markets.
The regulation requires that for loans to be considered “qualified mortgages,” borrowers must meet certain income thresholds for the size of the mortgage. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wrote the final rule as a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
via New QM Mortgage Rule Makes High-End Borrowing Tougher – Investors.com.
