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I [[link removed]]ntroducing HomeReserve: A Mortgage-Match Savings InitiativeMost homeowners finance their home purchase with a mortgage, which is often one of their largest sources of debt. The need for new homeowners to rebuild savings post-purchase is clear, but what's more important for low-income households achieving homeownership? Learn about how Prosperity Now is helping low income homeowners build savings through mortgage-match savings accounts. Read more [[link removed]]

Policy

30 Day Extension on Proposed Changes for CRA

Yesterday, FDIC and OCC Announce 30-day Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Rules. Prosperity Now will be sharing our comment letter to the Network by March 20.

In The News

Democratic Presidential Candidates Release Policy Plans with Housing Protections

Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg [[link removed]] released his plan Monday for “housing justice in America.” His plan includes constructing 2 million rental units to help house 7 million families, and to improve consumer protections for mortgage lending. The plan also lists expanding housing assistance for more than 5 million families with children as a priority. Read Pete's Plan here [[link removed]]

Mike Bloomberg [[link removed]], former mayor of New York City and latecomer in the Democratic race for the presidency, released his financial reform policy plan, and it has sweeping implications for the housing industry. The plan lays out his proposed changes, including a proposal to merge Fannie and Freddie into a single, fully government-owned mortgage guarantor. The new single guarantor would transfer downside risk to private investors. Read Mike's Plan [[link removed]]

In The Network

Grounded Solutions Is Hiring

Grounded Solutions Network is now hiring for several positions. This organization supports strong communities from the ground up by working nationally to help local experts access the networks, knowledge, and support they need to develop affordable housing solutions that will sustain for generations. Click Here [[link removed]] to find out more.

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