CRA Newswire

HUD: Survivor Housing a Priority for the Federal and State Recovery Effort after Hurricane Harvey

The federal government continues to focus on the lives and safety of those affected by Hurricane Harvey. While the coordinated response continues, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other federal, state, local, and tribal partners, are beginning to direct efforts toward recovery, including housing survivors displaced…

HUD: Report Finds People Living with Mental Disabilities Face Significant Rental Housing Discrimination

Persons living with mental illness, intellectual or other developmental disabilities continue to face significant housing discrimination in the rental housing market, according to a new pilot study released today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Rental Housing Discrimination on the Basis of Mental Disabilities: Results of Pilot Testing finds that when compared…

FDIC: List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance Issued

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in June 2017. The CRA is a 1977 law intended to encourage insured banks and thrifts to meet local credit…

CFPB: Join the “Your Money, Your Goals” 2018 Cohort

Today we’re announcing an opportunity to participate in the CFPB’s Your Money, Your Goals 2018 cohort. Your Money, Your Goals is a suite of financial empowerment tools and resources that individuals and organizations can use to help the people they serve manage their money and work toward their goals. Each year, we identify a small…

OCC: CRA Evaluations for 27 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Released

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of August 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017.  The list contains only national banks, federal savings associations, and insured federal branches of foreign banks that have received ratings.  The…

CFPB: Got a Check in the Mail from the CFPB? Here’s How to Tell if it’s Legit

If you have received a check from the CFPB, it is because we have taken an enforcement action against a person or company for violating a consumer financial protection law, and you are eligible for compensation as a result of this violation. This check may come in the mail directly from the CFPB or from…

CFPB: After Hurricane Harvey, a Financial Toolkit

Once you have addressed your most urgent needs, there are steps to secure your financial obligations after a natural disaster. By Kristin Dohn When a catastrophe like Hurricane Harvey happens, your world can be turned upside down. During these tough times, it may be difficult to know who to trust and where to look for…

Federal Reserve: CRA Examination Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2017 and First Quarter 2018 Released

The Federal Reserve posts the schedules for two quarters of upcoming CRA examinations Fourth Quarter 2017 Boston Bank name City State BANK RHODE ISLAND PROVIDENCE RI BROOKLINE BK BROOKLINE MA New York Bank name City State None scheduled for this quarter. Philadelphia Bank name City State ORRSTOWN BK SHIPPENSBURG PA Cleveland Bank name City State…

Census Bureau: Webinar on Release of 2016 American Community Survey Statistics

What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Sept. 7 from 1-2 p.m. in advance of the Sept. 14 release of the 2016 American Community Survey statistics. The webinar will show participants how to access new data and online resources from the 2016 American Community Survey. Attendees will also learn about changes related…