OCC: Deputy Comptroller for Community and Industry Relations Announced
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced Andrew Moss as the Deputy Comptroller for Community and Industry Relations, effective June 2. “Andrew’s strong leadership, extensive experience in financial inclusion, and dedication to community and industry partnerships will strengthen the agency’s critical outreach and community development activities,” said Acting Comptroller of the…
SBA: Agency Overhauls Community Advantage Small Business Lending Company Loan Program for Underserved Commuities and Mission-Based Lenders
Agency Ends Expansion of “Mission Based” Community Advantage Loans Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced an overhaul of the Community Advantage Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) program – a Biden-era program designed to grant government-backed 7(a) loans to “underserved communities” through “mission-based lenders.” As with other Biden-era schemes, lax oversight of the program has resulted…
HUD: More Than $10 Million Announced to House Families and Youth and Promote Self-Sufficiency
Funding Helps Keep Families Housed and Provides a Path to Housing Stability for Youth as part of National Foster Care Month Under the leadership of Secretary Scott Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded more than $10 million in Family Unification Program (FUP) voucher assistance funding for youth and families who…
HUD: Secretary Turner and DOI Secretary Burgum Visit Underutilized Federal Land for Affordable Housing Development in Southern Nevada
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum visited Southern Nevada to further the discussion about increasing affordable housing opportunities through development of underutilized federal land. Secretary Turner and Secretary Burgum were welcomed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and Representative Mark Amodei (R-N.V.)….
Census Bureau: Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2023 Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico, which include population estimates by level of social vulnerability to disasters for the commonwealth, municipios and census tracts. The updated interactive tool provides users with an easy-to-use interface to quickly identify and map neighborhoods with “low,” “medium” and “high” social vulnerability. The tool also…
FEMA: Kentuckians in 24 More Counties Now Eligible To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms
Twenty-four additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for Kentucky’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding that began April 2 and continuing. Homeowners and renters with disaster damage in Breckinridge, Bullitt, Calloway, Daviess, Garrard, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Henry, Jefferson, LaRue, Lincoln, McLean, Meade, Muhlenberg, Nelson,…
Census Bureau: Population Growth Reported in 2024 Across Cities and Towns in All U.S. Regions
Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern and Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Topping the list of fastest-growing cities was Princeton, Texas with a remarkable 30.6% growth rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 estimates released today. New York City, Houston and Los Angeles saw the greatest numeric gains…
HUD: More Than $1.1 Billion Announced for Affordable Housing in Tribal Communities
Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $1.1 billion in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) to carry out affordable housing activities in Indian Country. “From day one, HUD has been engaged on…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from March 14–15, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties. Assistance can include grants…
FDIC: Office of the Ombudsman Publishes 2024 Annual Report of Activities
Summary: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Office of the Ombudsman today published a report highlighting its activities and the services provided to stakeholders during 2024. The Office of the Ombudsman is a resource for bankers and other stakeholders seeking an independent, neutral, and confidential liaison for informally discussing disagreements with findings or conclusions of…