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In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
An innovative model for reducing gaps in homeownership Issuing two mortgages for one home can help people who don't have enough money for a large down payment.Why HUD should help communities think regionally about segregation HUD recently suspended a rule that requires local governments to look at patterns of segregation within their borders.Experts agree: Modernizing the FHA is critical to effective housing finance reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac draw more scrutiny, but the Federal Housing Administration is also central to housing finance reform.Affluent households owe the most student debt Student loan borrowers aren't necessarily less well off than those without student debt.Shocking drop in life expectancy shows the US is still in bad health Why did US life expectancy decline for a second year in a row?Large uncertainty under the PROSPER Act’s proposed student loan accountability metric The House Republicans' bill proposes a substantial change to the way colleges are held accountable for the outcomes of their student borrowers.