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The rise of buy now, pay later products, which often aren’t reported to credit bureaus, could affect borrowers’ ability to buy a home and sustain homeownership.
Appraisal Waivers Have Helped Homeowners Find Payment Flexibility Amid Pandemic-Induced Economic Struggles For many homeowners, the increased use of appraisal waivers has provided a tangible financial benefit during COVID-19.How Philanthropy Can (and Can’t) Help Prevent Evictions during the Pandemic Philanthropy can’t replace the public sector in providing sorely needed rent relief, but it can play a critical role in preventing evictions and stabilizing housing.Three Evidence Gaps We Need to Fill to Better Support Survivors of Mass Violence and Terrorism Mass violence events are traumatic for survivors and communities, and current evidence gaps make it more difficult to effectively respond tosupport survivors’ recovery.Four Months after Protests Peaked, Did Four Cities Keep Their Promises to Cut Police Funding? Research can play a critical role in supporting accountability and change.How States Can Use TANF to Fund Rental Assistance and Prevent Evictions Flexible federal spending guidelines make TANF well positioned to fill funding gaps in rental assistance programs.Five Service Provider Insights on Victimization Costs Advocates and policymakers are grappling with decisions about reinvesting in communities to promote public safety and reduce harm.
