CFA and NCLC Strongly Oppose the Use of Crypto Assets in Mortgage Underwriting
The Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumer Law Center submitted a letter to Congress and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, making clear that mortgage underwriting based on crypto assets has no place in government-backed markets. These products are volatile and risky, and any inclusion of these products should be relegated to the private market. This proposal will expose taxpayers to increased risk of losses, open the door to new forms of predatory and unsafe lending targeted at vulnerable borrowers, and ultimately threaten the safety and soundness of the Enterprises and the broader financial system.
Our Subject Matter Experts
Related Articles
Redlined
The Persistence of Racial Inequality in the Cost of Homeowners Insurance
Black and Hispanic Homeowners Pay Hundreds of Dollars More Annually for Homeowners Insurance
“Racial Premium Gap” Adds Up to $15,000 in Additional Insurance Costs for Black Consumers and $28,500 for Hispanic Consumers Over a 30-Year Mortgage
CFA Letter Regarding FHA Minimum Property Requirements