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The Columbus Dispatch: Affordable housing, internet access and planning apps on Ginther’s 2019 agenda

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther of Columbus, Ohio sets his focus on investing millions of dollars into affordable housing in “opportunity neighborhoods” — identified as neighborhoods with the highest infant-mortality rate. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition is expected to contribute roughly $7.2 million dollars to help with the Mayor’s affordable housing initiatives.

Credit Union Journal: Cheat sheet: Crapo plan reasserts Capitol Hill’s role in GSE reform

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo has a new plan for affordable housing that would replace the current goals. His plan includes a multi-guarantor system and giving the Federal Housing Finance Agency new responsibilities. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition has publicly criticized Chairman Crapo’s new plan ideas saying that the current affordable housing goals have been beneficial in home ownership.

AdvisorNews: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta rates BBVA Compass “outstanding” for CRA performance

John Taylor, President and Founder of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, recently complemented BBVA Compass in light of its positive Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance ratings from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. BBVA Compass’ recognition stems from their dedication to servicing the credit needs in low-moderate income communities and their commitment to community development.

Center for Responsible Lending: Civil Rights advocates respond to senate’s proposed outline to privatize Fannie and Freddie

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo unveiled a new housing that would undermine the current successful affordable housing goals that’s been in place since 1922. Civil Rights advocates, including the National Community Reinvestment Coalition released joint statement expressing their disapproval of the senator’s new plan.

Curbed: Elizabeth Warren doubles down on affordable housing legislation

Curbed, December 11, 2018: Elizabeth Warren doubles down on affordable housing legislation Today, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) doubled down on her strategy to fix America’s housing crisis. Along with Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), she introduced the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act to the House, a companion to a Senate bill Warren …

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American Banker: Cheat sheet: Hopes and hang-ups on CRA reform

“In general, we’ve been supportive of changing the assessment areas to account for today’s technology and banking system but we have not been in favor of allowing more banks to get more CRA credit,” Jesse Van Tol, chief executive of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, said in an interview.

NCRC founder John Taylor wins 2018 Award for Excellence from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

John Taylor, the President and Founder of NCRC, received the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). PHFA works to provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for older adults, lower-income families and people with special housing needs. The award, presented Nov. 13, 2018 at a PHFA event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, …

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