On the recordApril 9, 2013
If you look at the design of FHA, they were intended to play a countercyclical role, and in this downturn, that is exactly what they did as the private market withdrew, they moved in.
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congress.govIf you look at the design of FHA, they were intended to play a countercyclical role, and in this downturn, that is exactly what they did as the private market withdrew, they moved in.
Miller discusses FHA's role during economic downturns and its impact on the housing market.
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