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for April 11, 2025
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Announcements
NCRC Announces Dates For The 2026 Just Economy Conference
By NCRC
Mark your calendars now, because 2026 will be here before you know it. You do NOT want to miss the national event for community, policy, government, business, and foundation leaders working toward a just economy that not only promises but delivers to all Americans opportunities to build wealth and live well. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
News
NCRC Statement On Trump Administration Withdrawal Of 2023 Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule
by NCRC
“We’re very disappointed to see the Trump administration rescind the CRA rule. The bipartisan 2023 CRA rule was reached after years of engagement and input from banks and advocates alike, with major compromises and concessions." [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Views
NCRC And Its Members Expand Fair Banking Options In Underserved Communities
By Nicole Rothstein, NCRC
Imagine relying solely on predatory payday lenders or prepaid debit cards to secure the funds needed to meet your daily expenses. This is the reality for the 5.6 million households in the United States without access to the financial services that a bank or credit union can provide to historically underserved communities. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Research
A First Look At The Intersection Of Mortgage Lending And Race In 2024
By Jason Richardson, NCRC
The 2024 mortgage market was marked by continued uncertainty. Interest rates and home prices remained high and investor activity raised new concerns. For first-time buyers, the post-pandemic housing landscape remained difficult to navigate. Nonetheless, we continue to see signs of expanded access to mortgage credit for Black, Hispanic and Asian groups – communities that have long been excluded from homeownership. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Videos
Bob Dickerson Receives The William Proxmire Award At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
By NCRC
NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol presents The William Proxmire Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Dickerson, Executive Director of the Birmingham Business Resource Center at the 2025 Just Economy Conference, March 27,2005 in Washington, DC. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Rep. Maxine Waters Speaks At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
By NCRC
"This work is not for naught. This work is for this country. This work is for the people. This work is what the democracy promises all of us." [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Fireside Chat At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, Reinvest in Local News
By NCRC
Rebuilding News CEO Steve Waldman, Democracy Fund President Joe Goldman, URL Media CEO S. Mitra Kalita and NCRC CDF Executive Director Mac McNeil discussed reinvesting in local news at the 2025 Just Economy Conference. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
A Conversation At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, The Future Of Consumer Protection With Adrienne A. Harris
By NCRC
A conversation between New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris and NCRC Chief Policy Counsel Eden Forsythe at the Just Economy Conference. They discussed the future of AI and the Community Reinvestment Act at both the federal and state of New York levels. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Acting Comptroller Of The Currency Rodney Hood Speaks At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
By NCRC
"Make no mistake about it, financial inclusion to me is undeniably the civil rights challenge of our generation." [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Fireside Chat Between NCRC President And CEO Jesse Van Tol And National Urban League President Marc Morial At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
By NCRC
"This is an effort to undo the gains of civil rights by redefining the role of the federal government in American society." [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Events
Small Business Borrowing: SBA Guidelines & Best Practices for Securing Financing
April 17 , 10 - 11:30 am ET
Understanding how to borrow wisely is key to growing your business without unnecessary financial strain. This webinar will cover the essentials of small business borrowing, including covering SBA guidelines, loan options, eligibility requirements, how to prepare a strong loan application, and tips for securing the best financing options. Learn best practices for securing financing and managing debt wisely to support your business growth. [Register here ([link removed] ) ]
Financial Analysis Essentials For Housing Counselors
April 17 , 2 - 3:30 pm ET
HUD-certified housing counseling agencies are required to maintain accurate and comprehensive action plans that include a required financial analysis. One of the top reasons agencies fail HUD audits is due to deficiencies in these areas. Even if your agency is not HUD certified this webinar will help you work with customers using best practices in housing counseling! This webinar will equip housing counselors with the knowledge and tools necessary to complete a financial analysis for their customers on action plans. [Register here ([link removed] ) ]
In The News
Cap One-Discover Deal Detractors Assail Reported DOJ Approval
by Justin Bachman, Payments Dive
The DOJ assent is “a little surprising and concerning” given earlier media reports that Justice Department antitrust staff had raised questions about the deal, said Jesse Van Tol, president and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, which has urged regulators to block Discover’s sale. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
On Our Radar
Is Safe And Stable Housing The Key To Our Health And Wellbeing? This Docuseries Says Yes (And Has The footage To Prove It)
By Sarah Watts, UPWORTHY
When you think of a home, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the classic vision of a house—four walls, some doors, a roof. But research has shown that home ownership is so much more than just a physical structure. Instead, it’s an opportunity for families to have stability, a way to build and pass down wealth to future generations, and a foundation for a healthy life. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Resources
Work And Meet At The Just Economy Club
It's a DC hub for nonprofits and the social sector, around the corner from the White House. Move your team into a private office or host your meetings and events. [Read more ([link removed] ) ]
Learning & Training Hub
Register for NCRC's catalog of professional development courses. [Learn ([link removed] ) more ([link removed] ) ]
Research And Reports
We have an extensive library of research and reports that dates back many years! [View all ([link removed] ) ]
Fair Lending Tool
Use our interactive tool to produce a report on mortgages, small business lending and bank branch networks for any city, county or metro area in the nation. [Access the tool here ([link removed] ) ]
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