Complete the form to download the pdf: Yes, send me updates by email about NCRC research, events and news. Download Now Complete the form to download the pdf: Download March 2, 2026 Ann E. Misback, SecretaryBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve20th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.Washington D.C. 20551publiccomments@frb.gov Debra M. Burke, Director for LicensingOCC
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Housing Wire, March 5, 2026, Senate Democrats propose bill targeting corporate homeowner tax breaks Endorsers include the National Low Income Housing Coalition, National Housing Law Project, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Americans for Financial Reform and Private Equity Stakeholder Project, among others. In separate statements, several senators said the bill would help level the playing field for working families competing with institutional
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During this divisive time in American politics, an interfaith coalition in Nashville is giving the nation a stunning example of unity by bringing together people of all backgrounds to advocate for social justice policies. Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH) is a multi-racial and interdenominational coalition of churches, synagogues, mosques, community organizations, nonprofits and
Lane Report 40, First Financial opening banking center in West Louisville Its Gateway on Broadway financial center is part of First Financial’s larger strategy to bring its banking services to more low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. The company committed to the opening of eight new financial centers in LMI communities under its initial five-year Community
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Engineering News-Record, March 1, 2026, States Push Data Center Pauses to Buy Time to Gauge Impacts Moratoriums also offer a chance for governments to pass disclosure laws, which could create more information for other municipalities to tap into when evaluating proposed facilities. A better understanding of what the facilities could offer hinges on projects being
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The Hill Top, March2, 2026, Civil War Parallels Resurface as Political Divisions Deepen Today, the median white household wealth is more than six times that of the median Black household, according to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition.
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The legacy of redlining in the US has left some communities at a considerable economic disadvantage, resulting in challenges that can only be addressed by strategically deploying accessible capital. However, many banks avoid lending in these communities, further exacerbating their shortage of quality and affordable housing. Capital for Change was born from a need to
The NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF) recently announced that it funded a $100,000 loan to MAS TV/ El Planeta, LLC. to provide the national Spanish-language media company with the necessary working capital to expand its impact.
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Complete the form to download the pdf: Yes, send me updates by email about NCRC research, events and news. Download Now Complete the form to download the pdf: Download February 25, 2026 Chairman Travis HillFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation550 17th Street NWWashington, DC 20429 Submitted via FDIC Portal for Pending Bank Applications and by email: comments@fdic.gov Sandy
For the past 17 years, the Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania (AHCOPA) has provided a range of programs designed to build wealth within low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. AHCOPA provides services to approximately 3,000 people each year via their pre-purchase, post-purchase and mortgage prevention counseling programs. When Kenneth Bigos joined AHCOPA as their Executive Director
The NCRC Community Development Fund, Inc. (NCRC CDF) announced recently that Gregory Dyson will serve as its interim Executive Director.
It’s hard to overstate how much of a surprise the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January jobs report was with 130,000 jobs being added and an unemployment rate that declined a tenth of a percent to 4.3%. This was the first jobs report that resoundingly exceeded consensus expectations since 2024. The diffusion rate – a measure
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Coincu, February 24, 2026, Crypto.com advances on OCC’s conditional trust bank nod The National Community Reinvestment Coalition opposed the application, arguing the OCC lacks authority to issue national trust charters to crypto-focused firms. The group warned consumers may mistake trust status for full FDIC-insured bank protections. NCRC further highlighted that trust banks are generally exempt
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In their comment letter filed February 23, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and its member, the Woodstock Institute, urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) to reject Enova International, Inc.’s application to merge with Grasshopper Bank.
From February 24 to March 10, when you post a memorable story about persistence on social media with the hashtag #JustEconomy, you will be automatically entered into our #JustEconomy Story Contest.
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