Articles and analysis on today's issues
The rise of buy now, pay later products, which often aren’t reported to credit bureaus, could affect borrowers’ ability to buy a home and sustain homeownership.
Three differences between black and white homeownership that add to the housing wealth gap Black homebuyers buy less expensive first homes with more debt than white homebuyers.How governments can leverage impact investing to solve local problems How can local leaders help align public and private investments for the good of the entire region?A Q&A with housing affordability leader Ellen Sahli, recipient of the Janice Nittoli Fellowship Ellen Sahli plans to work Urban researchers to find solutions to eviction in the Twin Cities area.Following a long history, the 2020 Census risks undercounting the black population For decades, black communities across the country have been undercounted in decennial censusesWhat do racial and ethnic wealth gaps mean for student loan policy? Students of color must often choose between attending lower-priced institutions or taking on more debt.