Securitizing Shelter: Technology-Driven Insights into Single-Family Mortgage Financing and Affordable Housing Initiatives

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Authors

Someshwar Mashetty
Lead Business Intelligence Developer, Federal National Mortgage Association, Reston, VA

Keywords:

Affordable Housing, Residential Lending, Mortgage Financing, Housing Policy, FinTech in Housing, Digital Mortgage Infrastructure, Finance, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Urban Development

Synopsis

Housing is more than just shelter—it is the foundation of stability, opportunity, and economic mobility. Yet, achieving equitable access to affordable housing remains a persistent challenge in the modern era. Securitizing Shelter: Technology-Driven Insights into Single-Family Mortgage Financing and Affordable Housing Initiatives explores how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of housing finance and policy. The intersection of finance, technology, and housing policy is undergoing rapid transformation. With the rise of data analytics, machine learning, and digital platforms, stakeholders now have unprecedented tools to assess risk, streamline mortgage origination, predict market trends, and design more effective affordable housing initiatives. Securitization, once viewed as a complex and opaque financial mechanism, is now being reimagined through transparent, tech-enhanced models that aim to balance profitability with social responsibility.

This book aims to illuminate the evolving role of technology in single-family mortgage financing—from automated underwriting systems to blockchain-enabled transparency—and how these innovations are impacting both lenders and borrowers. We also delve into the policy side, examining how data-driven insights can guide affordable housing programs, assess community needs, and shape inclusive urban development. Drawing on real-world examples, research findings, and industry trends, Securitizing Shelter offers a multifaceted view of how technology can be a powerful catalyst for positive change in the housing sector. It provides valuable insights for financial professionals, technologists, housing advocates, and policymakers alike. In a world where access to affordable housing is increasingly tied to digital infrastructure and financial innovation, this book invites readers to rethink what it means to provide shelter—and how smarter systems can help close the housing gap. By securitizing shelter through the lens of technology, we are not just financing homes—we are investing in the future of communities.

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Published

13 April 2025

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978-93-49307-83-4

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978-93-49307-28-5

How to Cite

Mashetty, S. . (2025). Securitizing Shelter: Technology-Driven Insights into Single-Family Mortgage Financing and Affordable Housing Initiatives. Deep Science Publishing. https://doi.org/10.70593/978-93-49307-83-4