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Published on 2025-03-05 17:02:00 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses how Wall Street firms are exploiting federal loan programs intended to support affordable housing. These programs, managed by entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, offer low-cost financing to developers to build or preserve affordable housing units. However, instead of using these loans for their intended purpose, some developers and investors are using the funds to finance luxury housing projects or to refinance existing debts, thereby extracting profits while not contributing to the affordable housing stock. This practice not only undermines the goal of increasing affordable housing but also diverts public resources meant for low-income communities into private gains. The article highlights the lack of stringent oversight and enforcement, allowing these financial maneuvers to continue, which exacerbates the housing crisis by reducing the availability of affordable homes for those in need.

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