What are some examples of public policies that Habitat supports?
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund. A national affordable housing trust fund would be a new source of revenue to assist in the production of new housing and the preservation or rehabilitation of existing affordable housing. • Property Rights for Women. Women who own land or property can use their assets as collateral for loans. Decades of research show that when women get more resources, they put their money towards making sure their children have better nutrition, education and health care. • Homeownership Development Tax Credit. Tax credits stimulate the production of homes for low- and moderate-income homebuyers. • Federal Regulation of Government Sponsored Enterprises. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank play a critical role in expanding housing opportunity, and with the appropriate balance of regulation and operational flexibility, even more Americans will benefit from their activities and investments. • Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This feder
