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National Neighbors | FHIP Initiatives

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As part of NCRC’s mission to end discrimination and to increase fair and equal access to credit and capital for underserved communities, NCRC’s National Neighbors program conducts fair housing testing and investigation for government agencies, municipalities and other interested organizations. Fair Housing Organization Initiative Through the Fair Housing Initiative Program under a Fair Housing Organization […]

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Capital One / ING Direct Acquisition

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Background on Capital One / ING Acquisition The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) announced that it will oppose the Capital One acquisition of ING Direct USA, citing serious concerns about the impact of the deal on consumers, communities and the economy. The deal would make Capital One the fifth largest bank in the United States.

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The Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program (EHLP)

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NCRC’s Housing Counseling Network Offers Emergency Financial Assistance to Homeowners The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and NeighborWorks America recently announced the recipients of Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program (EHLP) grant funding. NCRC and its Housing Counseling Network (HCN) affiliates will receive funding to provide support to over 1400 households in approximately 13 states.

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Restore Housing Counseling Funds to 2012 Budget

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Background on Housing Counseling With estimates showing a shadow inventory that numbers in the millions, it’s clear that the foreclosure crisis is not done wreaking havoc on the housing market. It seems that the ideal outcome for families, communities, and investors alike would include avoiding as many foreclosures as possible and keeping homes occupied. A

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QRM | Qualified Residential Mortgages

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Background on Qualified Residential Mortgages The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank”) promoted responsible lending by requiring financial firms to retain 5 percent of the credit risk when they sell loans to investors. Leading up to the crisis, mortgage firms did not carefully underwrite loans and then sold loans to

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John Taylor on All Things Considered | April 13, 2011

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NPR Radio | All Things Considered After several months of investigation into the so-called robo-signing scandal, federal banking regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders to 14 of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers. As a result, these firms — including Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo — will have to change the way they

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John Taylor on The Callie Crossley Show | May 4, 2011

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(Un)affordable Housing | WGBH Radio 89.7 Over ten million cash-strapped renters are spending more than half their paycheck on rent and utilities, according to a new study from the Harvard University Joint Center For Housing Studies. At the same time that the housing market took a dive, construction on rental properties slowed, rentals became more

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National Achievement Awards

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NCRC’s 2011 National Achievement Award winners: Recipient of the National Community Reinvestment Award | Inez Killingsworth, Empowering & Strengthening Ohio’s People, Cleveland, OH Recipient of the William H. Proxmire Award | Manuel “Manny” T. Gauna, Tiempo, Inc., Phoenix, AZ Recipient of the James Leach Award | HOPE Enterprise Corporation, Jackson, MS Recipient of the James

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Conference Resources

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Conference Photos 2011 Check out all the great photos from 2011 Annual Conference! Evaluation Download evaluation form Other Resources NCRC 2011 Policy Priorities NCRC AG Settlement Summary Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities Accessing Capital in Small Cities (CEI Profile) The Myth of Rural Subsidies   Speaker Presentations Robert Egger, Positioning Your Organization for Growth…[VIDEO]    

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CEFA FAQ

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Who is NCRC? What do they do? The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a non-profit association comprising more than 600 community-based organizations that promote access to basic banking services, including credit and savings, to create and sustain affordable housing, job development and vibrant communities for America’s working families. Our members include community reinvestment organizations,

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Community Empowerment Film Award

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NCRC Announces Call for Entries for the Community Empowerment Film Award NCRC encourages the exploration of creative nonfiction storytelling that presents a unique point of view in creative formats from established and emerging filmmakers. Submissions can range in length from a film short to feature-length documentary. We invite a wide range of approaches to national

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Full Conference Agenda

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Agenda as of 4-6-11* *Subject to Change   SUBJECT TRACK KEY ?Small Business & Job Creation ?Fair Housing, Fair Lending & Foreclosure Prevention ?Revitalizing Neighborhoods & Rebuilding Communities ?Policy & Regulatory Reform ?Fundraising, Communications & Capacity Building Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Special Housing Counseling Training (Pre-registration mandatory) 11:15 AM

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