The CAMP Monthly
A message from the President plus quick updates from Government Affairs, Membership, Events and Education. Published around the 5th of every month, written for a five-minute read.
Issue 1 · October 2026
Published October 5, 2026
From the CAMP office
This is the first issue of The CAMP Monthly, the association’s new once-a-month update. Each issue carries a message from the President and short updates from the Government Affairs, Membership, Events and Education committees, published around the 5th of the month.
President Jason Bellevue’s message for October is on its way and will be added here when it arrives. In the meantime, the items below are the ones the committees want on your radar this month.
Government Affairs
CAMP supports Proposition 1 (housing affordability bonds, including veterans' mortgages and downpayment assistance) and Proposition 45 (CEQA deadlines for housing and infrastructure projects), and is neutral on Proposition 37 (a state loan program for middle-income buyers of new homes). CAMP also supports Ben Allen for California Insurance Commissioner. Read the full guide
The VA Lender's Handbook (Chapter 4, Topic 7, updated August 24, 2026) now requires non-medical collection accounts without a payment arrangement to be counted in DTI and residual income at 5% of the outstanding balance divided by 12. Accounts showing a minimum payment are counted at that payment. Collections still don't have to be paid off for approval, but the underwriter must address them on VA Form 26-6393.
Authorized third-party originators can now access Condo Project Advisor directly through their wholesale lender, which means project eligibility answers before you lock. Freddie Mac announcement
At the request of Real Estate Commissioner Chika Sunquist, a reminder that 2027 MLO license endorsement renewals open in NMLS on November 1 and run through December 31. NMLS has also revised the Individual Disclosure Questions and the employment reporting process; those updates must be completed by October 31 to avoid renewal delays. Members who need help with a DRE-issued endorsement can contact DRE or CAMP.
Government Affairs Committee chair: Jeff Hohman. The committee meets monthly on Zoom; see the committee schedule to join.
Membership
Everything in the Government Affairs section above is paid for by member dues. If you've been meaning to join or your membership has lapsed, the November ballot is a good reason to fix that this week. Membership also includes your local chapter, the member directory listing, member pricing on CE, and NAMB membership as an option.
Membership Committee chair: Rebecca Hill.
Events
Basque Cultural Center, South San Francisco. $49 includes a plated lunch, the sponsor expo, and a full day of sessions. Register early; the room has a limit. Register on Eventzilla · Agenda and details
The July expo in Irvine drew a packed house for Senator Ben Allen, a commercial lending panel, and the annual awards. Photos, honorees and recap
Events & Marketing Committee chair: David Rubinstein. Chapter events are posted on the CAMP calendar.
Education
8-hour SAFE CE (1 hour CA-DFPI + 7 hours CORE) with Kevin Casey and Audrey Boissonou at the San Rafael Yacht Club. Doors at 8:30 AM. Sponsored by the North Bay chapter. Details and registration
Live California Class 2026, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, covering the full 8-hour NMLS requirement in one day. Member and non-member links on the chapter page. Details and registration
Classes are delivered by Mortgage Education Institute (NMLS Approved Course Provider ID 1405102). CAMP is not the NMLS-approved course provider; registration and payment are handled by MEI.
Education Committee chair: Don Crozier. More education resources
Archive
Next issue: November 5, 2026
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