Recognizing that predatory loan practices both online and offline are leaving many Americans trapped in a cycle of debt, Habitat for Humanity supports and encourages U.S. senators to co-sponsor S 2760, the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic, or SAFE, Lending Act to curb predatory lending practices and promote financial stability.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to address proposed energy efficiency legislation and of the bills discussed at the hearing, only a few addressed residential energy efficiency, including SB 703, the Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act.
To address the negative financial consequences of predatory loan practices, Habitat supports the creation of standards that would ensure that loans are reasonable to both lenders and borrowers.
An increasing number of families across the U.S. face challenges in finding decent and affordable housing and policymakers across the country are debating how best to provide housing solutions that work for families of all income levels that support the recovery and resilience of local economies.
“Habitat is a program that really makes sense and works.”
Columbia County Habitat in New York has built townhouses with Passive House design, which use 70 percent less energy than conventional construction.
When Job Kalulu was still in primary school, his family lost their home. Today, Job and his family live in a safe, decent Habitat home.
Habitat Ethiopia works with people like Tegegn Bogale Selegn, who are affected by leprosy, to improve their housing conditions and also to reintegrate them into the community.
Meet couples who met while working with Habitat for Humanity.
Some met the love of their life on the build site. Others strengthened the bond they already had. All say volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is a meaningful part of their relationship.
