Housing Finance

As emerging economies face population growth, rapid urbanization, and rising expectations from a growing middle class, the need for robust housing finance systems becomes very important. When housing finance systems are strong, families can more readily access comfortable homes, and have another vehicle for accumulating long-term wealth.

Making the Case for Housing Finance
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A Role for the World Bank
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What We Are Doing View all World Bank projects that involve Housing Finance component
Housing and Urban Technical Assistance in Mexico, HUSAL	Housing Sector Development in Morocco, institutions
Mortgage Finance in Algeria, mortgage loan market	Urban Upgrading & Housing Reform in Iran

Perspective on the Financial Crisis. Alex Pollock, former president and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, currently a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, comments on the origins of today's financial crisis and possible remedial measures. (November 24, 2008, Washington) Video. Presentation.