Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMissouriIntroduced
HB 2636: Establishes the "Uniform Mortgage Modification Act"
Bill Owen
HB 2636 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 9, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes to create a single, uniform set of statutory rules governing the modification of mortgage agreements in Missouri.
Who is affected
Residential mortgage borrowers, mortgage lenders, and financial institutions.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Not stated in the available source.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased clarity and predictability for both borrowers and lenders in the loan modification process.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for reduced flexibility in addressing unique borrower financial situations due to rigid uniform standards.
What is still unknown
The specific criteria for eligibility, mandatory notice requirements, and the scope of permissible modifications are currently unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Standardizes legal expectations for mortgage modifications
- Reduces litigation risk by providing clear rules
- Lowers administrative ambiguity for lenders
Risks
- Requires operational adjustments for existing modification programs
- Potential transition costs for financial institutions
- Restricts bespoke modification practices
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides clearer pathways for homeowners to request modifications
- Reduces confusion during loan modification processes
- Ensures consistent rights for borrowers across jurisdictions
Risks
- May limit flexibility for highly specific hardship cases
- Borrowers may still face barriers in qualifying for modifications
- Standardization does not equate to automatic approval
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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