Key Issues


Economic recovery
New jobs drive demand for new homes –which in turn create even more jobs in construction and related fields.  LBA is supportive of polices that will stimulate job growth throughout the economy. 
 
Advancing energy efficiency in residential construction
LBA member companies are innovators in the field of energy efficiency.  We are active participants in the EPA’s Energy Star Program as well as the DOE’s Builders’ Challenge and Build America Program.  Through these programs and others, LBA member companies play a critical role in developing and deploying new construction techniques, materials and products.  We are committed to make further strides in energy efficiency and promoting new tools like energy efficiency mortgages that help make energy efficient homes affordable.

Promoting adequate capital capacity for home mortgages
Ensuring a stable and affordable market for home mortgages is essential to the health of the nation’s housing market.  Given current market conditions, the capacity of the federal  housing programs operated by FHA and the GSE’s are of paramount importance.		  


Issues