Housing bill boosts FHA loans and down payments
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1977 expands loan limits and lowers down payments for FHA insured home purchases. It raises FHA loan limits from 45 000 to 60 000 and reduces down payments for 35 000 50 000 and 60 000 homes. Mobile home and home improvement loan limits also rise with longer payoff terms. Provisions remove flood zone loan restrictions.
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Sudan Ambassador Eissa Discusses Economy Seapower and Aid
Omer Salih Elissa, Sudan’s ambassador to the United States, argues for economic growth and technology transfer from the U S. He outlines a six year plan to boost agriculture and agribusiness, expand roads and rail, and attract about 6.5 billion dollars of capital from Saudi Arabia and others. He cautions about Soviet involvement in Africa and calls for US openness to African leaders while stressing peaceful solutions to regional tensions. The interview also notes air search efforts by the United States and Granada’s conquest dates.
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