2012 House Bill 5617 / Public Act 344

Expand state home improvement loan guarantee and subsidy program

Introduced in the House

May 10, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Dale Zorn (R-56)

To expand the authority of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to provide government loan guarantees on home improvement loans to individuals with “low and moderate income.” Specifically, the bill would increase the family income cap for such loans to 175 percent of the statewide median gross income ($105,700), up from the current cap of $65,000 (or $74,750 in a designated “distressed area), and allow for a 30-year repayment period instead of 20 years.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 19, 2012

Passed in the House 82 to 22 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

Oct. 17, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 32 to 5 (details)

To expand the authority of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to provide government loan guarantees on home improvement loans to individuals with “low and moderate income.” Specifically, the bill would increase the family income cap for such loans to 175 percent of the statewide median gross income ($105,700), up from the current cap of $65,000 (or $74,750 in a designated “distressed area), and allow for a 30-year repayment period instead of 20 years.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 7, 2012