New CFPB rules for PACE loans require assessing repayment ability and clearer disclosures to protect homeowners.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has established new rules for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans, requiring lenders to assess borrowers' ability to repay and provide clearer disclosures. Effective March 1, 2026, the rule aims to protect homeowners from predatory lending by applying similar regulations to those used for mortgages. While consumer groups support the move, some mortgage lenders are concerned about the "super lien priority" status of PACE loans, which could complicate refinancing or selling homes.

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