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455,000 Homeowners Facing Foreclosures After COVID-19 Relief Ends

Subprime Lenders Targeting Minority Neighborhoods

Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Mass Evictions

A staggering 455,000 homeowners are at risk of foreclosure in the coming months as the federal government's COVID-19 mortgage relief programs expire. This number is expected to rise as millions of homeowners struggle to catch up on missed mortgage payments accumulated during the pandemic.

Compounding the crisis, subprime lenders are reportedly targeting minority neighborhoods, where homeowners are more likely to face predatory lending practices and inflated interest rates. These neighborhoods are now facing a disproportionate risk of foreclosure, fueling fears of a racially disparate housing crisis.

Experts are calling for urgent action from policymakers to prevent mass evictions. Proposed measures include extending mortgage relief programs, providing financial assistance to homeowners, and cracking down on predatory lending practices. Without immediate intervention, hundreds of thousands of families could lose their homes, with devastating consequences for communities and the economy as a whole.

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