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flag Fed official urges changes to capital rules to boost mortgage lending and affordability.

flag Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman urged regulators to revise Basel capital rules, arguing current requirements discourage banks from mortgage lending and servicing. flag She highlighted a sharp decline in banks' market share since 2008 and proposed eliminating the deduction of mortgage-servicing assets from regulatory capital while adopting risk-sensitive capital treatment based on loan-level factors like loan-to-value ratios. flag The changes aim to boost bank participation, improve mortgage affordability, and enhance financial stability without compromising safety. flag The Fed is preparing two regulatory proposals for public feedback, with the goal of reducing costs and encouraging stronger bank involvement in the mortgage market.

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