Postwar boom: Financial markets and the American Dream

Which of the following explain why after World War II$,$ Savings & Loans were more willing to lend money on mortgages? Check all that apply.

Creation of the Federal National Mortgage Association $($Fannie Mae$)$

The $30-$year, fixed$-$rate mortgage loan program

Standardized mortgage lending practices

Establishment of the Federal Housing Administration $($FHA$)$

The $10-$year, fixed$-$rate mortgage loan program

$50\%$ down payment with amortized payback over the next $10$ to $12$ years. This was a much better deal than was offered by commercial

banks of the time

Creation of the Building & Loan Associations

How did the Federal Reserve help keep the postwar economy booming?

By keeping market interest rates low

By rasing taxes

By issuing more bonds

By printing money