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ABA: Foundation Honors Six Banks with Community Commitment Awards

Categories range from affordable housing to community and economic development ​ WASHINGTON — Six banks have been recognized as leaders in corporate social responsibility with an American Bankers Association Foundation Community Commitment Award. The awards were given to banks for their efforts in categories ranging from affordable housing to economic inclusion. Winners will be presented…

CFPB: What To See Where You Stand Financially? Start With These 10 Questions

In 10 questions, the CFPB’s interactive Financial Well-Being questionnaire shows you a score that can help you assess your financial situation.  By Janneke Ratcliffe   When it comes to money, there are lots of numbers to tell you how you’re doing, like how much you have in the bank, your credit score, or the number…

CFPB: First National Survey on Financial Well-Being Shows More Than 40 Percent of U.S. Adults Struggle To Make Ends Meet

Bureau Releases Interactive Online Tool to Help Consumers Measure Their Financial Well-Being Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the results of a first-of-its-kind national survey on the financial well-being of U.S. consumers that showed that more than 40 percent of U.S. adults struggle to make ends meet. The survey provides measurements and insights…

CDFI Fund: Annual CIIS Public Data on CDFI Program Recipient Reporting Released

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) released today 13 years of data provided by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) through its data collection system, the Community Investment Impact System (CIIS). The data collected covers fiscal years (FY) 2003 through 2015. The release contains Institution Level Report (ILR) data on 823 CDFIs that have…

SBA: Ignite Tour Continues to Boise, Idaho

WHAT:      Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and voice of small businesses on the President’s Cabinet, sparks her nationwide SBA Ignite Tour focused on listening to business owners; educating about SBA’s services for access to capital, mentoring and federal contracting; advocating for entrepreneurs and driving economic growth with small businesses. WHEN:     …

SBA: Administrator Linda McMahon To Tour Stanley Marketplace To Highlight Role Of Small Businesses In Economic Growth

WHAT:      Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and voice of small business on President Trump’s Cabinet, will tour and meet business owners at the Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO  80010 on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 2-3 p.m. This trip sparks her nationwide SBA Ignite Tour focused on listening to…

CDFI Fund: Summary Report and Public Data for NMTC Program for Years 2003-2015 Released

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today released a Summary Report and data collected on New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investments across the nation through fiscal year (FY) 2015. The CDFI Fund requires all Community Development Entities (CDEs) that have been awarded NMTC allocations to submit an annual…

HUD: Disaster Assistance for Puerto Rico Storm Victims Announced

Today, President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Arecibo, Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Bayamón, Caguas, Canóvanas, Carolina, Cataño, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales, Cidra, Coamo, Comerio, Corozal, Culebra, Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guayama, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Humacao, Jayuya, Juana Díaz, Juncos, Las Piedras, Loíza, Luquillo, Manati, Maunabo, Morovis, Naguabo, Naranjito, Orocovis, Patillas, Ponce, Rio Grande, Salinas,…

HUD: Disaster Assistance for U.S. Virgin Islands Storm Victims Announced

U.S. Housing and Urban Development today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the U.S. Virgin Islands and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Maria. Today, President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for St. Croix Island. The President’s declaration allows HUD to offer foreclosure relief…