OCC: Comptroller Discusses Efforts to Promote Community Revitalization
NEW YORK—Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry today discussed efforts to promote community revitalization through responsibly innovative funding and other assistance to support rehabilitation of homes in distressed communities. The remarks came during his appearance at the Community Development Corporation of Long Island’s Annual Lenders Forum. Related Links Remarks (PDF) Comptroller of the Currency Thomas…
FDIC: Small Business Lending Survey Initiated
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the launch of a survey of banks regarding their small business lending practices. The web-based survey of roughly 2,000 randomly selected FDIC-insured banks will begin in late June and will be administered by the U.S. Census Bureau on behalf of the FDIC. The Small Business Lending Survey…
CDFI Fund: 2016 CDFI Prize Competition Now Open
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is calling for interested Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or CDFI partners to submit ideas for the fiscal year (FY) 2016 CDFI Prize Competition. Up to $1 million is available for awards through the competition. While CDFIs nationwide have made great strides…