NCRC Statement on Supreme Court Ruling In Chevron Deference Case
“If the courts are declaring open season on regulatory decision-making, then we have to make sure corporate America aren’t the only ones fighting.”
Devin Mack Hired As NCRC’s Director Of Fair And Equitable Opportunity
Meet Devin Mack, NCRC’s new Director of Fair and Equitable Opportunity. He leads a team that conducts enforcement and investigative efforts to address historical patterns of discrimination, including fair housing and fair lending law violations. Devin is an experienced attorney advocate and financial services professional who is passionate about safeguarding the rights of consumers and
Simon “Mac” McNeil, Hired As Executive Director of NCRC Community Development Fund
Meet Simon “Mac” McNeil, the new Executive Director of the NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF). NCRC CDF is a US Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution. Mac will be NCRC CDF’s entrepreneurial leader, primary fundraiser and executive manager. He was named as one of the 10 Most Influential Black Corporate Leaders to Watch in 2023
Health Equity Research Spotlight: Housing Vouchers Improve Physical Health
Public health outcomes improve when HUD housing vouchers are more widely available.
NCRC comment on FDIC proposed statement of policy
(Download) June 18, 2024 RE: Statement of Policy (SOP) on Bank Merger Transactions, RIN 3064–ZA31 To Whom it May Concern: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the FDIC’s statement of policy on bank merger transactions. Bank mergers profoundly impact banks’ capacities to serve the convenience and
Illinois Legislature Provides A Roadmap For Progress With Its State-Level Community Reinvestment Act
A new state-level Community Reinvestment Act from the Illinois legislature offers a roadmap for economic justice.
“Weathering” And The Effects Of Racism On Public Health
Public health and health equity experts often refer to the concept of “weathering.” So what is it?
An Anxious Economy: A Mid-Year Race Jobs and the Economy Update
The May BLS jobs report is out. Nearly midway through 2024, what is the overall state of the US economy?
Applications Now Open For The NCRC Fellowship For Equitable Development
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is launching the third year of its transformative fellowship program that matches top-level master’s degree students with esteemed community development organizations. The NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development offers a unique opportunity for fellows to gain hands-on experience, kickstart their professional development and contribute to innovative projects. In return, organizations
NCRC Testimony at FHFA Listening Session and Comments in Response to FHFA RFI on Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Josh Silver, Senior Advisor, NCRC, June 5, 2024 The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the equitable housing finance plan requirement for the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). The GSEs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are major entities in the secondary market providing liquidity for banks and other lenders when they
June 5 FHFA Hearing Is Key Opportunity For Community Organizations To Influence Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Promote The Just Economy
Community organizations have a key opportunity to influence an obscure but consequential piece of the FHFA’s fair lending work.
The CFPB Won Big At The Supreme Court — But The Fight Over Small Business Lending Discrimination Is Just Beginning
The CFPB may be safe, but its work to fight small business lending discrimination is not.
NCRC Hires Rosemary “Rose” Ramirez As Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance
Meet Rosemary “Rose” Ramirez, NCRC’s new Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance. Rosemary will be instrumental in representing NCRC in all legal matters and ensuring the organization’s adherence to legal and regulatory standards while championing corporate integrity and ethical practices. Rosemary’s journey into the legal field is marked by her commitment to social justice and
New Dataset Empowers Researchers To Precisely Track The Effects Of Redlining Over Time
A new dataset will give researchers an unprecedented look at how long-term disinvestment and redlining affects public health.
Decades of Disinvestment: Historic Redlining and Mortgage Lending Since 1981
Flaws in key data have made it difficult to quantify the legacy of redlining and racial segregation – Until now.
The Lone Wolf of Fair Lending in San Diego County
How one man rooted out housing discrimination with a typewriter and a calculator — and how you can use our new digital HMDA tools to follow in his footsteps.
NCRC Hires Eden Forsythe As Chief Policy Counsel
Meet Eden Forsythe, NCRC’s new Chief Policy Counsel. Eden will be instrumental in developing and leading NCRC’s policy priorities and goals. Eden came to NCRC after serving as the Deputy Staff Director for Policy and General Counsel at the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and China where she helped
NCRC CDF Entrepreneur Spotlight: Olive Gift Co.
This is part of a series of profiles showcasing the talented entrepreneurs of NCRC’s Community Development Fund. Olive Gift Co. is a women-owned business started by Michell Ratcliffe that provides gift-giving services. Can you share a brief overview of your business and what inspired you to start it? Olive Gift Co. is a bespoke corporate
NCRC Statement on Supreme Court CFPB Decision
It’s a pity this farce dragged on as long as it did. Now the CFPB can get back to work protecting hardworking families from getting swindled.
Letter to OMB Re: Improving Civic Engagement to Increase Public Participation in Government
Download May 17, 2024 Loren Schulman Associate Director Office of Performance and Personnel Management Office of Management and Budget 725 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20503 Samuel Berger Associate Administrator Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget 725 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing
NCRC Comment on CRA Supplemental Rulemaking
Download May 13, 2024 Chief Counsel’s Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E–218 Washington, DC 20219 Ann E. Misback Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20551 regs.comments@federalreserve.gov James P. Sheesley Assistant Executive Secretary Attention: Comments RIN 3064–AG03 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington,
Better Data Needed To Dismantle The ‘Model Minority’ Myth About Asian Americans: Race, Jobs and the Economy April 2024 Update
As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, it’s important to understand how data flaws in the BLS jobs report fuel the “model minority myth.”
Fair Housing Month: Three Local Stories To Keep An Eye On
From New York’s “City of Yes” effort to key courthouse developments in California and Illinois, there’s a lot to keep your eye on this Fair Housing Month.
NCRC announces dates for the 2025 Just Economy Conference
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host the 2025 Just Economy Conference March 26-27 in Washington, DC, with their members-only Hill Day occurring on March 25.
NCRC Statement On FHFA Fair Lending Final Rule
This new rule combines an encouraging set of fair lending requirements and objectives to better meet the housing credit needs of underserved communities.