NAR issues comments supporting FHA proposed MPR updates

On November 5, 2026, NAR issued a comment letter strongly supporting FHA’s efforts to modernize its property requirements and better align its standards with those of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs). These proposed changes represent meaningful progress toward improving access to FHA financing.

NAR has consistently advocated for modernizing these requirements. In June 2026, NAR publicly welcomed FHA’s review, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consumer protections while reducing unnecessary delays and costs that disadvantage qualified buyers. NAR is encouraged that FHA has incorporated many of these principles into its proposal.

Read the comment letter