if the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) remains confined to banks, our nation’s underserved neighborhoods will have a harder time revitalizing. Banks are one part of the total financial industry and a shrinking part at that.
Expanding CRA to Non-Bank Lenders and Insurance Companies Read More »
LGBTQ+ Americans are less likely to own their homes when compared to their straight, cisgender counterparts, and they are more likely to experience financial hardship.
Lending Discrimination Faced by Same-Sex Couples in the Mortgage Arena Read More »
This week, 19 national community organizations called on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to provide more clarity and transparency around the impacts of the agency’s proposed capital requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) before the end of a public comment period on August 31st.
NCRC continues to advocate for the inclusion of people and communities of color on CRA exams to address continued racial discrepancies in lending.
For 60 years Horizons, A Family Service Alliance has been dedicated to providing opportunities to improve the lives of individuals and families.
New Member Profile: Horizons, a Family Service Alliance Read More »
The research, from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), sheds new light on the experience of several groups within the AAPI community that have long accused lenders of predatory practices and discrimination.
Mortgage data reveals disparities in Asian American and Pacific Islander lending Read More »
Nonprofit housing counseling organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in 15 states will receive unrestricted grants and resources from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), thanks to funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
Last week, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) joined with the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) to file an amicus brief in the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)’s appeal in Lacewell v. OCC in the federal Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
NCRC, Two Other Advocacy Groups, File Joint Amicus Brief in Lacewell v. OCC Read More »
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued a proposal to change the Equal Access Rule in ways that could encourage discrimination against individuals who are transgender and/or nonbinary.
HUD’s Proposed Rule Enables Discrimination Against Transgender People Read More »
LFA quickly recognized the adverse consequences of COVID-19 and determined that they would need to be a reliable source of information for small businesses and policymakers.
Member spotlight: Q&A with Local First Arizona’s Thomas Barr Read More »
CDFIs and MDIs, like HOPE, were able to utilize their strengths to cater to the financial needs of small businesses in distressed communities.
CDFIs and MDIs Continue to Cater to Small Businesses Despite PPP Barriers Read More »
The Center for Responsible Lending, National Consumer Law Center, and National Community Reinvestment Coalition filed an amicus brief today in Lacewell v. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), in support of the plaintiff, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), against the OCC’s plan to issue “special purpose national bank” charters to nonbank lenders.
Amicus Brief Opposes OCC Charter That Would Aid Predatory Lenders Read More »
By Raising Reporting Thresholds, CFPB Rule Blocks Access to Data That is Critical to Uncovering Housing Discrimination
For many universities and their students, COVID-19 created new problems and exacerbated existing vulnerabilities.
Amid Funding Threats and Coronavirus, Minority College Students Face Many Concerns Read More »
Fair housing advocates denounce Trump’s newest effort to eliminate a critical tool to desegregate communities and call on the president to instead concentrate on ensuring housing equity during a pandemic.
