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Contact:
Marie Watteau, NCLR
(202) 776-1812
Laura Dossa, NAHREP
(202) 777-3542FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 7, 2007



NAHREP, NCLR RELEASE HISPANIC HOMEOWNERSHIP REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO CURB PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES
Washington, DC – The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) will hold a tele-conference on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 to announce the findings of a joint report on Hispanic homeownership and their recommendations to curb predatory lending practices that impact Latinos. Based on roundtable discussions across the country with practicing mortgage industry professionals who serve the Hispanic community, the joint report identifies the factors contributing to predatory lending practices and ways to help eliminate them. The report also issues recommendations to policymakers, industry professionals and consumers to create a level playing field for homeownership opportunities for the 44 million Hispanics in the United States.
WHAT: Tele-conference to unveil NAHREP-NCLR joint report on Hispanic homeownership and recommendations to curb predatory lending practices
WHO: Tim Sandos, NAHREP President and CEO
Janis Bowdler, NCLR Senior Housing Policy Analyst
WHEN: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
1:00 p.m. EST
HOW: Dial-in number: 800-311-9402
Code: 46740