Jason Richardson
Director of Research & Evaluation
National Community Reinvestment Coalition to Host 2015 Annual Conference March 25-28 in Washington, DC
Washington, DC – From March 25-28, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will hold its annual conference, bringing together hundreds of participants and community organizations from across the nation. This year’s conference theme is “Creating a Just Economy.” This year, the conference will feature keynote speeches from Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator for Ohio, Maxine Waters,
In Response to House Financial Services Hearing, NCRC Applauds FHA
Washington, DC – Today, as U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services in a hearing titled “The Future of Housing in America: Oversight of the Federal Housing Administration,” NCRC President and CEO John Taylor applauded recent changes to FHA mortgage insurance
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As FHFA Director Mel Watt Testifies Before Congress, NCRC Reaffirms Support for Decision to Fund Housing Trust Fund
Washington, DC – Today, as Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt testified before the House Financial Services Committee on FHFA’s recently announced allocation of funds to the National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund, NCRC President and CEO John Taylor reaffirmed NCRC’s support of the decision to capitalize the funds. “NCRC is
G.R.O.W.T.H Initiative
G.R.O.W.T.H Initiative The Generating Real Opportunities for Work Through Housing (GROWTH) Initiative is NCRC’s response to our members’ requests for greater assistance in preserving affordable homeownership opportunities for and in low-and moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods. GROWTH is a national, investor-community collaborative centered around the NCRC Housing Rehab Fund (“HRF”), which will be a $50 million dollar
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Available Office Space at the NCRC Center for Economic Justice
The NCRC Center for Economic Justice is looking to rent office space at a prime location in downtown Washington, DC. This office space is perfect for DC-based non-profits, local advocacy groups, and other local organizations that are interested in an affordable location in the nation’s capital. The business address for the office space is: 727
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In Reaction to State of the Union Address, NCRC Calls For Focus on Fair Access to Credit
Washington, DC – Today, in reaction to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, NCRC President and CEO John Taylor made the following statement: “We commend President Obama for his focus on helping working families and combating income inequality. However, this inequality will always persist if we don’t ensure that all creditworthy Americans have
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NCRC Reacts to Reduction in FHA Premiums
Washington, DC – Today, in reaction to President Obama’s announcement that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will lower mortgage insurance premiums by 0.5 percentage points for FHA loans, NCRC President and CEO John Taylor made the following statement: “We applaud President Obama for this positive step, which will be beneficial to working families striving to
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NCRC Applauds FHFA’s Decision to Fund National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund
Washington, DC – Today, in response to the announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that it would begin setting aside and allocating funds to the National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)’s President and CEO John Taylor made the following statement: “We applaud the FHFA for
NCRC Applauds Enhancements to Home Affordable Modification Program
Washington, DC – Today, in response to the announcement of enhancements to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)’s President and CEO John Taylor made the following statement: “NCRC applauds the Treasury Department and
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Reinvestment Works | Fall 2014
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NCRC Applauds Passage of Community Development Amendment Act in Washington, DC
Washington, DC – Today, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) applauded the Washington, DC City Council’s passage of a responsible banking ordinance, which will require banks bidding on municipal deposits and investments to submit community development plans describing the loans, investments, and bank services they would provide to minority and modest-income neighborhoods. “We applaud the
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NCRC Comment Letter on Proposed Changes to Interagency Questions and Answers on the Community Reinvestment Act
Comment Letter on Proposed Changes to Interagency Questions and Answers on the Community Reinvestment Act.
Summary: Proposed Changes to CRA Q&A
NCRC CRA Q&A Issue Brief. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “Agencies”) recently released a proposed update to the Community Reinvestment Act Q&A. The Agencies regularly review examination policies, procedures, and guidance to better serve the goals of CRA. Following the publication
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NCRC Director of Legislative and Policy Advocacy Mitria Wilson Selected as One of HousingWire’s 2014 Influential Women in Housing
Washington, DC – Mitria Wilson, NCRC Director of Legislative and Policy Advocacy, has been named as one of HousingWire’s 2014 Influential Women in Housing. “I am incredibly honored to be selected as one of HousingWire’s 2014 Women of Influence and equally grateful to NCRC’s staff and CEO, John Taylor, for their team effort in