Environment
No direct effect
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew JerseyIntroduced
A 5169: Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program.
Yvonne Lopez
A 5169 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.54 (updated Jul 22, 2026).
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High
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Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
The bill expands an existing state housing support program to include pre-purchase counseling, likely improving long-term mortgage stability for participants.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Promotes long-term housing market stability
- Reduces future mortgage delinquency rates
Risks
- Increases utilization of the Foreclosure Counseling Fund
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Increases access to housing education
- Empowers first-time homebuyers with risk-mitigation tools
Risks
- Relies on existing agency administrative capacity
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High
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Source note
Success depends on the administrative capacity of the HMFA to effectively integrate new services into the existing counseling network.
Analysis scope
The impact depends on the sufficiency of existing funds within the New Jersey Foreclosure Counseling Fund.
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