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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
Second-Lien Securitization Could Be Key to Accessing Home Equity in a High-Rate Environment Second liens could allow homeowners to tap into the their accumulated home equity while keeping their low fixed-rate mortgage, but securitization is the key to the development of a robust second-lien market.Harnessing Consumer Data Can Provide a Holistic View of Financial Well-Being Urban's Financial Well-Being Data Hub seeks to inform actionable solutions that advance equity and improve households’ financial security.How Federal Policymakers Can Promote Affordable Housing Production in Exclusionary Communities A new federal grant program offers the Department of Housing and Urban Development a chance to address inequitably distributed subsidized housing across localities nationwide.How to Engage Landlords to Strengthen Renter Stability Programs Ensuring landlords are strong partners will help more equitably and effectively deliver assistance to renters.Three Steps toward Implementing Equity-Centered Student Supports and Engagement Practices Centering equity in student support and engagement practices is one way colleges can advance educational opportunities for students of color.Renters Have Weathered the Pandemic Better Than Expected, But Situations Are Worsening for Those with Low Incomes Renters with low incomes have struggled more than to make on-time payments, have had less ability to save money, and have fewer opportunities to cut back on their expenses.
