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NCRC Reacts To Illegal, Chaotic Attacks On CFPB

By NCRC

“Let’s be clear what’s happening here: The author of Project 2025 is trying to illegally shut down a congressionally created agency while handing sensitive consumer information over to a squad of unelected Big Tech staffers,” said Jesse Van Tol, President and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. “I hope the courts will reject this violation of the basic separation of powers laid out in the Constitution. And I’m appalled at the chaotic destabilization being caused by this attack on the people who protect our wallets from scammers.” [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

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Predatory Lending Is Hurting Small Businesses. Here’s How You Can Fight Back.

By Lauren Wolters

In 2025, states will play a pivotal role in defending business and consumer protection policies as the federal government turns hostile to these kinds of policies. They will also have opportunities to go on offense as Washington’s attention veers. One such chance to add new tools is state-level Truth in Lending Act (TILA) policies. NCRC will lead small business financial protection efforts this year in several states, in collaboration with coalition partners. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

Events

Fast Track To Certification

Live Virtual Learning | February 17 - 21, 6 - 9 pm ET

Don’t tackle the HUD Housing Counseling Exam alone—join NCRC’s collaborative, virtual 15-hour training designed for housing counselors with 3+ years of experience. Engage in peer discussions, explore the six core exam topics and participate in interactive activities that cater to all learning styles. This course provides best practices for exam preparation, strategies to reinforce your knowledge and essential test-taking tips to help you succeed with confidence. [Register here ([link removed] ) ]

Nuts & Bolts Of One On One Counseling

Live Webinar | Thursday, February 27, 2 - 3:30 pm ET

Gain insider knowledge on program requirements, compliance strategies, and best practices to strengthen your agency’s impact. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of housing counseling! [Register here ([link removed] ) ]

Consumer Advocacy Week 2025

Live Virtual | March 10-14 , 8 am - 5 pm ET

Join a national coalition that aims to elevate the many rules issued by the CFPB and FTC that may become the object of attacks in the current political climate. For more information, visit here ([link removed] ) . [Register here ([link removed] ) ]

In The News

The Timeline: Black Homeownership

by Keith Reed, BET

“I’m pretty concerned that we’re going to see two things: the first will be a lack of enforcement so that lenders who are not lending in redlined communities, who are not lending in low-income areas are going to escape any kind of enforcement at the federal level,” Jason Richardson, senior director of research at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, told BET." [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

On Our Radar

BREAKING: NIH Admits Funding Freeze Is Illegal, Will Resume Issuing Grants

By Judd Legum, Popular Information

On Monday afternoon, Popular Information broke the news that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of two federal court orders. The grants were frozen pending a review for compliance with President Trump's executive orders, including those targeting spending related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our story was based on information from an NIH official who spoke on the condition of anonymity and internal NIH correspondence confirming the freeze. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

HUD Is Bracing As DOGE Seeks To Cut Waste, Fraud. Union Leaders Have A Suggestion

By Katy O'Donnell, Politico

The Trump administration is asking employees at the Department of Housing and Urban Development to justify hundreds of contracts across the agency. One email sent Monday afternoon included a spreadsheet to fill out asking whether a contract was "critical," whether it had a DEI component and if the contractor was competent. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]

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