Stephen Ross, Professor of Economics, University of Connecticut In their recently published Housing Policy Debate article, co-authors Stephen Ross and Marsha Courchane present an overview of the research on discrimination in mortgage underwriting and pricing, the experiences of minority borrowers both prior to and during the financial crisis, and federal efforts to mitigate foreclosures during … Continue reading Affiliate Researcher, Stephen Ross, Publishes Article in Housing Policy Debate Journal & Releases Accompanying Policy Brief
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Financial Capability for Rental Housing Stability: A Webinar Presentation of a Pilot Program
The Center for Financial Security held a webinar on December 11, 2018, which explored the results of a new pilot project conducted by NeighborWorks America, which looked at using resident services in multifamily rental housing as a platform to help people achieve financial well-being. View Webinar Download Slides Download Brief Presenters on the webinar included: Janet Raffel, Senior … Continue reading Financial Capability for Rental Housing Stability: A Webinar Presentation of a Pilot Program
Reverse Mortgage Borrowing and Life Satisfaction of Older Adults: A Webinar Presentation of Findings and Implications
The Center for Financial Security held a webinar on November 14, 2018, which explored findings from a new study that examines the relationship of reverse mortgage borrowing with older adults’ satisfaction with their financial situation, housing, health, and daily life/leisure as well as with life as a whole. Cäzilia Loibl, researcher from The Ohio State University, discussed the study objectives, methodology, … Continue reading Reverse Mortgage Borrowing and Life Satisfaction of Older Adults: A Webinar Presentation of Findings and Implications
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 