Newsletter: Women are Better than Men at Paying Mortgages, Maxine Waters Chosen to Lead, Ben Carson Head of HUD

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Women Are Better than Men at Paying their Mortgages
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It’s true, women are better at paying their mortgages, despite imbalances ranging from the 26 percent gender wage gap to a lack of women in boardrooms and C-suites across America.

A new study from the Urban Institute reveals Women Are Better than Men at Paying Their Mortgages. The report describes that when examining loan performance for the first time by gender, women’s lower credit scores do not indicate weaker performances, and women actually perform better than men.

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womenentrepreneurs_blogWomen Entrepreneurs: Alternative Business Credit Using Homeownership
It’s undeniable that women entrepreneurs hold tremendous potential for success and the American economy. Entrepreneurial women are starting over 1,100 businesses a day and women-owned businesses have increased 27.5 percent from just 2007 to 2012, currently numbering at 10 million, according to the Census Bureau.
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workingwoman2Call for Women Leaders!
As NAWRB’s advocacy propels us and the women’s movement forward, we need leaders to help capitalize on our growth for women. Be part of the first national movement for women’s homeownership and become an advocate on behalf of diverse and small businesses in the housing ecosystem.
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maxinewaters_blogMaxine Waters Selected Again to Lead House Financial Services Committee
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) has once again been selected alongside Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) to lead the House Financial Services Committee. Waters, who was unanimously reelected for the position by the Democratic Caucus, will be entering her third term as Ranking Member.
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hud_blog2Trump Selects Ben Carson to Lead Housing and Urban Development
Donald Trump has officially chosen retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carson’s appointment to lead the revitalization of American cities has been viewed by many as another case of the president-elect’s unconventional approach. Can Ben Carson positively impact American housing?
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NAWRB sheCalls
NAWRB sheCalls provide industry updates, training and access to important resources for women in housing. Call in to find out what you’ve been missing!

December 14: Small Business Sustainability Care Package – Know Before You Lose!
Providing small business owners preventive guidelines in vetting their financial institutions, being properly insured and understanding cybersecurity.

Landy Insurance: Crime and Employee Honesty 
Learn how crime and employee honesty coverage is affecting real estate brokerages.

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Upcoming Events
If an event involves women’s equality and supporting the women’s movement, NAWRB strives to be there. Join us to take part in making a better tomorrow!

January 14: OC Home Fair Southern California Home Ownership Day

Learn how to buy, sell, own, and invest at this free home ownership education event. Registration required. For more information and to RSVP, visit OCHOMEFAIR.COM

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