Small Steps to Revive the American Dream of Homeownership
President Obama recently gave a speech in Arizona announcing a reduction in mortgage insurance premiums charged by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). This much-needed policy change will save...
View ArticleLatino Families Benefit from Strong Leadership at FHFA
Over the past year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has taken significant steps to improve America’s housing market for struggling homeowners, prospective homebuyers, and those suffering from...
View ArticleDept. of Housing and Urban Development Makes Progress for Latino Families
In his first congressional hearing since being confirmed last summer, Julián Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, testified before the House Financial Services Committee today on his...
View ArticleWhy Does Mel Watt Continue to Waver on Homeowner Relief?
By Nancy Wilberg Ricks, Senior Policy and Communications Strategist, NCLR More than five million homeowners in the United States are paying much more for their homes than they are worth. Ironically,...
View ArticleCongress Wants You to Believe Dodd-Frank is the Problem. Don’t Fall For It.
By Nancy Wilberg Ricks, Senior Policy Strategist, NCLR At a the National Journal event this week, experts discussed the state of sustainable homeownership, housing finance reform, and potential...
View ArticleWhy Isn’t the Federal Housing Finance Agency Doing More to Help Keep People...
By Nancy Wilberg Ricks, Senior Policy Strategist, NCLR Years after the economic crisis, when financial institutions profited by steering unsuspecting families into risky and expensive home loans,...
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