BREAKING BARRIERS with Bruce Marks

Podcast door NACA

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Bruce Marks is the founder and CEO of NACA, the largest HUD-approved nonprofit community advocacy homeownership organization in the United States. In this podcast, Breaking Barriers with Bruce Marks, you'll hear directly from him as he shares his insights about the ongoing fight against predatory lenders and his groundbreaking work providing affordable homeownership to historically underserved communities across the country, especially low- to moderate-income people and people of color.NACA has been at the forefront of the battle against predatory lending, leading the charge as the first organization to campaign against these lenders in the 1980s. Bruce was named Bostonian of the Year in 2007 for his pivotal role in convincing major lenders and servicers to modify predatory mortgage loans. He has also testified before Congress on numerous occasions, including on September 12, 2000, when he was among the few who sounded the alarm about the impending mortgage crisis.NACA provides the most effective housing counseling program in the nation, with a proven track record of servicing affordable solutions to over 250,000 homeowners during the mortgage crisis. Through its 47 offices nationwide, NACA offers the Best Mortgage in America—with no down payment, no closing costs, no PMI and no consideration of credit score, all at a below-market fixed interest rate.Bruce Marks is truly relentless. Each episode, you’ll hear how he continues to break barriers, stabilize communities and fight for economic justice. This is a podcast you don't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unlocking Homeownership in St. Louis

Leslie Trice, owner of Legacy Title & Escrow, LLC, has worked alongside NACA since the St. Louis office opened over 20 years ago. She sits down with NACA Founder & CEO, Bruce Marks, to talk about what inspired her career path, her role in educating future homeowners and the current state of housing in St. Louis. Join us for a closer look at the work that gets buyers to the closing table. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

2 apr 2026 - 19 min

Fight Predatory Landlords

On this episode of Breaking Barriers, Bruce Marks exposes the growing threat of corporate landlords and how their greed is shutting everyday people out of homeownership. Tune in to hear how NACA is fighting back and how you can join the movement for fair, affordable housing. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

10 nov 2025 - 10 min

The Power of Partnership: NACA Visits VUU

Special guest Dr. Hakim Lucas, President of Virginia Union University, joins Bruce for a powerful conversation on how institutions of higher education, especially HBCU's, can play a transformative role in expanding access to affordable homeownership. Together, they explore NACA’s groundbreaking partnership with VUU and what it means for the future of housing, financial education and economic justice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

28 mei 2025 - 26 min

Election Reflections: NACA's Path Forward

The 2024 election may be over, but NACA’s mission to make affordable housing accessible nationwide presses on. Join us for Episode 4 of Breaking Barriers as CEO Bruce Marks explores how the results will shape our continued fight for economic justice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

13 nov 2024 - 15 min

Beyond Borders: Immigrants and Housing

Are immigrants really to blame for rising housing costs and dwindling supply? On this episode, Bruce Marks separates fear from reality to reveal the true impact on the housing market. He addresses common misconceptions and highlights how immigrants themselves are affected by the housing crisis. This episode emphasizes the importance of affordable housing policies and the need for equitable access to housing for all. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

23 okt 2024 - 6 min

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