Public Mortgage Finance Authorities (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-02-09
Duration: 00:06:42
Subjects: MORTGAGES | Housing market | Public Mortgage Finance Authorities | Louisiana. State Bond Commission
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- Gray, Charlie Speaker
- Reilly, Kevin Interviewee
- Ross, William Speaker
- Traigle, Joe Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 9, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the eight Public Mortgage Finance Authorities in Louisiana, which sell tax-free bonds and then lend money to homebuyers and homebuilders. This report touches on the issue of whether local governments should be involved in the mortgage lending business. Host: Ron Blome