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Read. Follow. Verify.1972 Congressional Hearings on Real Estate and Mortgage Competition
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 1972 federal hearing held by the on and Monopoly regarding competitive practices in the real estate and mortgage lending industries in New York. The hearings examined potential anti-competitive behaviors and market structures within the housing finance sector.
The document provides historical context for federal oversight of real estate and mortgage lending practices, which established the regulatory framework for how lenders and real estate agents interact with consumers today.
Who It Affects
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Real estate industry participants
The industry was the subject of federal antitrust investigation regarding market competition.
Mortgage lenders
Lending practices were under review by the subcommittee for potential anti-competitive behavior.
Key Facts
- The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly of the Committee on the Judiciary.
- The hearings took place during the second session of the 92nd Congress.
- The primary focus was the investigation of competition within the real estate and mortgage lending markets in New York.
- The proceedings were documented as Part 2A of the broader inquiry into industry competition.
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Historical Antitrust Focus
The document highlights a specific period in the early 1970s where Congress prioritized the intersection of real estate and mortgage lending for antitrust scrutiny.
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