Sharing the Pain and Gain in the Housing Market ReportMar 29, 2012 Sharing the Pain and Gain in the Housing Market John Griffith and Jordan Eizenga explain why Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency should embrace a targeted principal-reduction program for certain deeply underwater loans it owns or guarantees. Mar 29, 2012 John Griffith, Jordan Eizenga
A House America Bond for State Housing Finance Agencies ReportMar 1, 2012 A House America Bond for State Housing Finance Agencies Jordan Eizenga introduces House American Bonds as an example of how to resolve funding issues for the housing finance agencies that support affordable housing. Mar 1, 2012 Jordan Eizenga
The Importance of a Homeowner Bill of Rights ArticleFeb 17, 2012 The Importance of a Homeowner Bill of Rights Peter Swire and Jordan Eizenga detail how proposed rules for increased transparency in the servicing of mortgages will benefit all involved. Feb 17, 2012 Peter Swire, Jordan Eizenga
Manufacturing Bonds ArticleFeb 16, 2012 Manufacturing Bonds Jordan Eizenga and James Hairston detail the benefits of creating a manufacturing bond guarantee program to the companies that remain integral to our economy. Feb 16, 2012 Jordan Eizenga, James Hairston
The Ramp Begins for ‘Rehab-to-Rent’ ArticleFeb 2, 2012 The Ramp Begins for ‘Rehab-to-Rent’ Fannie Mae’s new pilot program with its portfolio of foreclosed properties is a step in the right direction, but policymakers must tread lightly, caution John Griffith, Alon Cohen, and Jordan Eizenga. Feb 2, 2012 John Griffith, Alon Cohen, Jordan Eizenga
Getting to the Bottom of the Housing Crisis ArticleJan 31, 2012 Getting to the Bottom of the Housing Crisis CAP’s housing experts detail how President Obama’s new mortgage crisis working group can bring order and justice to our housing finance system and help rebuild our economy. Jan 31, 2012 Janneke Ratcliffe, Alon Cohen, Jordan Eizenga
Rehab-to-Rent Can Help Hard-Hit Communities and Our Economy ReportJan 24, 2012 Rehab-to-Rent Can Help Hard-Hit Communities and Our Economy Alon Cohen, Jordan Eizenga, John Griffith, Bracken Hendricks, and Adam James lay out a plan for removing a portion of government-owned foreclosed properties from the glutted for-sale market by converting them to affordable rental units. Jan 24, 2012 Alon Cohen, Jordan Eizenga, John Griffith, 2 More Bracken Hendricks, Adam James
A Small Change to the Saver’s Credit Can Go a Long Way ReportJan 10, 2012 A Small Change to the Saver’s Credit Can Go a Long Way Converting the existing saver's tax credit into a refundable credit could help low- and moderate-income families build household wealth, write Camille Busette and Jordan Eizenga. Jan 10, 2012 Camille M. Busette, Jordan Eizenga
Big Ideas for Small Business: The CDFI Bond Guarantee Program ArticleDec 22, 2011 Big Ideas for Small Business: The CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Jordan Eizenga explains why the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program would be good for small business. Dec 22, 2011 Jordan Eizenga
Consumers Matter in Mortgage-Servicing Compensation Decision ArticleDec 20, 2011 Consumers Matter in Mortgage-Servicing Compensation Decision The consumer perspective must be front and center in FHFA decisions about mortgage-servicing compensation after the robo-signing scandal, write Peter Swire and Jordan Eizenga. Dec 20, 2011 Peter Swire, Jordan Eizenga
Housing Refinancing Reforms Still Needed ArticleNov 22, 2011 Housing Refinancing Reforms Still Needed HARP changes are welcome, but more can be done to help struggling homeowners, write Sarah Rosen Wartell and Jordan Eizenga. Nov 22, 2011 Sarah Rosen Wartell, Jordan Eizenga
Why Treasury Should Extend the New Issue Bond Program ArticleNov 8, 2011 Why Treasury Should Extend the New Issue Bond Program Jordan Eizenga maps out why the Obama administration program is a success that needs another year extension to help our housing market. Nov 8, 2011 Jordan Eizenga
Refinancing At-Risk Homeowners ReportOct 24, 2011 Refinancing At-Risk Homeowners Sarah Wartell, David Min, and Jordan Eizenga analyze the proposed changes to the Home Affordable Refinancing Program. Oct 24, 2011 Sarah Rosen Wartell, David Min, Jordan Eizenga
Getting the Ball Rolling on the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program ArticleOct 12, 2011 Create Jobs for USA” initiative. (AP/David Zalubowski)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/starbucks_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/starbucks_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/starbucks_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/starbucks_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/starbucks_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> Create Jobs for USA” initiative. (AP/David Zalubowski)"> Getting the Ball Rolling on the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Jordan Eizenga and James Hairston call for the swift implementation of the new CDFI Bond Guarantee program, which expands the capacity of Community Development Financial Institutions to meet the needs of low-income communities. Oct 12, 2011 Jordan Eizenga, James Hairston
Renting Our Way Out of the Foreclosure Glut ArticleSep 20, 2011 Renting Our Way Out of the Foreclosure Glut The Center for American Progress presents a way to help our housing markets and American taxpayers through a “rehab-to-rent” program on foreclosed homes. Sep 20, 2011 Sarah Rosen Wartell, David M. Abromowitz, Bracken Hendricks, 3 More Alon Cohen, Jordan Eizenga, John Griffith
The National Payroll Contest: A Proposal to Create Jobs ArticleAug 18, 2011 The National Payroll Contest: A Proposal to Create Jobs A little friendly competition could help boost employment, argue Michael Ettlinger and Jordan Eizenga. Aug 18, 2011 Michael Ettlinger, Jordan Eizenga
Renting Our Way Past the Home Foreclosure Crisis ArticleAug 11, 2011 Renting Our Way Past the Home Foreclosure Crisis Renting out government-owned foreclosed properties will create jobs, generate revenue, and expand affordable housing, argue David Min, Jordan Eizenga, and John Griffith. Aug 11, 2011 David Min, Jordan Eizenga, John Griffith
Putting People Back to Work Through Rehabbing and Renting Foreclosures ArticleAug 4, 2011 Putting People Back to Work Through Rehabbing and Renting Foreclosures Alon Cohen and Jordan Eizenga detail an exciting proposal to help stabilize the housing market while boosting employment. Aug 4, 2011 Alon Cohen, Jordan Eizenga
Increasing the Impact of Federal and State Funds for Water Infrastructure ArticleAug 2, 2011 Increasing the Impact of Federal and State Funds for Water Infrastructure Donna Cooper and Jordan Eizenga offer a three-step blueprint for state revolving loan funds for maximizing clean and safe water infrastructure investment. Aug 2, 2011 Donna Cooper, Jordan Eizenga
Let It Flow ArticleAug 2, 2011 Let It Flow Donna Cooper and Jordan Eizenga urge policymakers to encourage other states to follow New York’s lead in applying modern portfolio management strategies to their revolving loan funds—which could mean more badly needed water infrastructure improvements. Aug 2, 2011 Donna Cooper, Jordan Eizenga
Failing to Raise the Debt Limit Would Harm the Poor and People of Color ArticleJul 26, 2011 Failing to Raise the Debt Limit Would Harm the Poor and People of Color Jordan Eizenga explains that lower-income and minority households will lose access to vital government services if Congress doesn’t act. Jul 26, 2011 Jordan Eizenga
Interactive Map: No Debt Limit Increase Means Big Cuts to State Services InteractiveJul 20, 2011 Interactive Map: No Debt Limit Increase Means Big Cuts to State Services Map from Michael Linden and Jordan Eizenga shows that states will lose billions in funding if the debt limit isn’t raised. Jul 20, 2011 Michael Linden, Jordan Eizenga
Creating Demand and Jobs by Reducing Student Debt Burdens ArticleJun 29, 2011 Creating Demand and Jobs by Reducing Student Debt Burdens Congress can inject billions into the economy and boost employment by modifying the Department of Education’s student loan rebate program, says Jordan Eizenga. Jun 29, 2011 Jordan Eizenga
Global Spending Caps Are a Very Unserious Idea ArticleJun 15, 2011 Global Spending Caps Are a Very Unserious Idea Jordan Eizenga lays out the reasons why the spending cap conservatives are peddling would not fix our debt problems. Jun 15, 2011 Jordan Eizenga