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On the recordMay 22, 2023
I still believe that the FHFA needs to go further and fully eliminate these harmful fees which put homeownership out of reach for everyday people, especially Black, Brown, and low-income homebuyers.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley advocates for eliminating fees that hinder homeownership for marginalized communities.

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