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Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee for making monthly, semi-monthly, and biweekly payments or for changing the frequency of mortgage payments.

January 21, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would prohibit banks, credit unions, and mortgage servicers in New York from charging any fee for accepting monthly, semi-monthly, or biweekly payments, or for changing the frequency of mortgage payments. This applies to all mortgage loans and aims to reduce borrower costs and increase payment flexibility.

Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9588

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It was published on January 21, 2026.

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