Allen Fishbein

Director of Housing and Credit Policy, Consumer Federation of America

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Director of Housing and Credit Policy for the Consumer Federation of America, an association representing 300 consumer groups from around the country

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When housing prices were going up, lenders were approving low interest loans to borrowers with questionable credit.

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When housing prices were going up, lenders were approving low interest loans to borrowers with questionable credit.

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