Figure Bank’s application for an OCC banking charter would have helped fintech companies crack the foundations of the Community Reinvestment Act.
Small business owners deserve the clarity and confidence that the CFPB’s Section 1071 rules will bring to the market for small business loans.
Anyone who wants to build a more just economy should be aware of this tactic and ready to fight it – not just on Section 1071 but on other big pending reforms.
The launch of FedNow marks a great accomplishment — But to realize the full potential of the faster payments system, more needs to be done.
Crypto regulations proposed by House Republicans would help unscrupulous digital asset creators prey upon retail investors.
As the Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action, state and local lawmakers are increasingly taking action to repair racial divides through policies designed to address racial inequality.
From Affirmative Action To Reparations: Bridging Racial Economic Inequality Read More »
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s DC Women’s Business Center. GoPursue is a women-owned business started by Kathryn Breisch that helps students discover careers. What kind of product or service do you sell? We’re a Software-as-a-Service company that helps high school and college students figure out what
DCWBC Women Entrepreneur Profile: GoPursue Read More »
“The end of affirmative action will have repercussions far beyond college campus life,” NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol said of the Supreme Court’s ruling.
The acute shortage of affordable housing is exacerbating another long-standing problem: Racial discrimination by landlords tenant screening for rental housing.
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. and NCRC announce a new community benefits agreement focused on community development and sustainable finance.
NCRC And Santander US Unveil New Community Plan Read More »
These bills are an opportunity for congressional leadership to show that both parties view affordable housing as a national priority.
In recognition of Pride Month this June, this piece details the special threats to health equity that haunt the transgender community.
Understanding The Dire Economic And Health Inequities Facing Transgender Americans Read More »
A new Section 1071 lawsuit from banking industry leaders seeks to block small business lending data collection — but its arguments are false and misleading.
Don’t Fear The Data: Why The Lawsuit To Repeal Section 1071 Is Wrong Read More »
The Black unemployment rate is sometimes seen as a “canary in the coal mine” for the broader economy. When it begins to rise, it may signal a looming downturn.
VP Kamala Harris’s announcement should help to cure one of the core issues in appraisal bias: the fact that the industry is 97 percent White and male.
NCRC Statement On Appraisal Bias Efforts Announced By VP Kamala Harris Read More »
