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subprime lending and foreclosure research presented at an informal meeting of
the Illinois General Assembly Democratic Caucus to reaffirm support for, and
assess the progress of, the implementation of the Illinois Predatory Lending
Database Pilot Program or HB4050.
Presentation made to the Asset Funders Network as part of their December 2005 launch meeting. The presentation includes an overview of Woodstock Institute and other organizations' research on the lack of affordable consumer emergency credit, as well as policy recommendations designed to help lower-income households avoid high-cost debt and build assets.
Presentation made to the Masters of Community Development program at
North Park University on the proliferation of high cost finance in
lower-income and minority communities and how research and advocacy
organizations help shape the debate on appropriately
priced-alternatives.
Presentation on mortgage lending and foreclosure patterns in Chicago neighborhoods at City of Chicago Department of Housing's 5 Year Plan advisory group meeting.
Presentation made to the 10th Congressional District Mortgage Roundtable detailing high risk lending and foreclosure patterns in North Cook and Lake counties.
