Small Business Specialist 202-524-4876 lbrent@dcwbc.org LaToria Brent is the Small Business Specialist for the DC Women’s Business Center. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, human resource (recruitment and selection), LaToria’s mission has always been to strategize, implement, and execute different methods to positively impact her community. A serial entrepreneur, Latoria has owned […]
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) has been awarded $1 million from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support racial equity research and training for lenders to expand access to credit and capital for small businesses owned by people of color.Â
(Download) February 26, 2021 The Honorable Al Green Chair Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Andy Barr Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Green, Ranking Member Barr
Even with a conservatorship that has constrained many of the key functions of these institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain vital participants in the nation’s affordable housing ecosystem. Going forward, it is critical that they not be hamstrung by excessive capital requirements that will make mortgage credit more unaffordable for low- and moderate-income and minority borrowers and communities, and undermine the ability of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to help meet the scale of the affordable housing challenges facing the nation.
Jordan was a pillar in the movement for civil rights. His commitment to justice will be displayed in the progress of the many he impacted. He was a true soul of our human kindness and consciousness.
NCRC Mourns the Loss of Vernon Jordan Read More »
To reach a 60% Black homeownership rate in the next 20 years, the number of new Black homeowners each year will need to more than triple, a new report shows.
DOWNLOAD Overview: A radical increase in Black homeownership is needed to see progress in bridging Black and White homeownership and wealth inequality. One of the defining factors of economic well-being for individuals and families is household net worth or wealth, but not all families are equal. Decades of racial injustice and economic inequality have led
60% Black Homeownership: A Radical Goal for Black Wealth Development Read More »
A bank can be a lifeline when times get tough for your business, but it may be difficult to get a loan if the bank doesn’t know you or trust you. Building that trust can be the difference between rejection or a line of credit. Having a banking relationship is just good for business.
Banking Relationships: How and Why? Read More »
The NCRC Housing Rehab Fund, LLC (NCRC HRF), marketed as GROWTH by NCRC, has appointed Jennifer Powers as National Vice President of Acquisitions.Â
Jennifer Powers Promoted to National Vice President of Acquisitions at GROWTH by NCRC Read More »
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2021 Fair Lending Report Read More »
First Citizens Bank announced today a $16 billion community benefits plan — developed in collaboration with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) — that builds on its work to reinvest in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities and neighborhoods of color.
First Citizens Bank Announces $16 Billion Community Benefits Plan with NCRC Read More »
February 19th, 2021 National Community Reinvestment Coalition 740 15th St. NW Washington, DC 20005 Kathy L. Moe Regional Director Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square Suite 2300 San Francisco, CA 94105-2780 RE: Comment Letter Regarding Deposit Insurance Application from Rakuten Bank America Dear Director Moe: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)
Are you looking to support Black-owned businesses? As we continue to recognize and celebrate Black History Month, we want to encourage you to support Black-owned businesses.
14 Black and Woman-Owned Brands to Support This Month Read More »
More than 100 national and local civil rights, fair lending and consumer rights organizations have urged the Federal Reserve to strengthen the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a key anti-redlining and civil rights law.
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) today announced the launch of a major new initiative, the SNF Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund.
