NCRC's National Training Academy (NTA) will host a dynamic 3-day in-person housing counseling training in Washington, DC, September 3-5, 2025. The course series is designed to strengthen the skills, strategies and resilience of housing counselors at every stage of their careers. [Register here]
NCRC CDF To Host Get Funded: Financial Readiness & Capital Access
By NCRC
NCRC’s Community Development Fund team (NCRC CDF) to host two-day virtual event, Get Funded: Financial Readiness & Capital Access, August 6-7, 2025. The event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with tools and guidance to become funding-ready, including the opportunity to hear directly from the contestants of our Get Funded: Pitch Competition.[Register here]
News
NCRC, NJCA Urge Passage Of State CRA Legislation In New Jersey
By NCRC
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and New Jersey Citizen Action along with other New Jersey advocacy groups urged state lawmakers to take up and swiftly pass S4694/A5957, the groundbreaking legislation introduced last week to create a state-level Community Reinvestment Act. [Read more]
NCRC Announces Housing Counseling Network Open Enrollment Extension
By NCRC
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition will extend the open enrollment period for its Housing Counseling Network application to August 31, 2025. Through HCN, NCRC serves as the US Department of Housing and Urban Development intermediary for HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. [Read more]
Through an inclusive, community-centered approach, NCRC member Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group is working to revitalize Allegheny County’s single family housing market and put homeownership back in the hands of families through their policy advocacy and financial education efforts. [Read more]
For 43 years, New Jersey Citizen Action has been a cornerstone for economic justice in the Garden State, serving more than 15,000 families annually through programs ranging from free tax preparation to foreclosure prevention. [Read more]
Research
Mortgage Market Series
By NCRC
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data is collected and released each year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This dataset offers unparalleled details about 88% of the mortgage applications processed each year. This information is critical for any regulator, advocate or lender that wants to understand the market. Data of this kind promotes fair and efficient markets. This series of research briefs will offer a deep analysis of this data and help policymakers, the general public and National Community Reinvestment Coalition members understand current mortgage market trends at the local level. [Read more]
What conversations do you want to lead? What new ideas can you bring to the table to help us imagine and create a just economy? Whose voices do you want to include and showcase? Have an idea for a session, panel, or discussion? Submit your idea by July 25. [Watch here]
Events
Fast Track To Certification
July 14 , 12:00 pm ET - July 18 , 3:00 pm ET
Preparing for the HUD Housing Counseling Exam can be daunting when tackling it on your own. Research shows that working together in a collaborative environment allows individuals to learn the material better than when working alone. Join other housing counselors in this virtual experience where peer discussion, exploration of the six core topics on the exam, and interactive activities will stimulate all learning styles. [Register here]
Supporting The Whole Client: Tools To Tackle Hunger And Housing
July 22 , 2 - 3:30 pm ET
When clients are facing both housing instability and food insecurity, meaningful support requires a holistic approach. This session explores practical strategies and tools housing counselors and community service providers can use to address hunger alongside housing needs. [Register here]
Group Counseling Session: Marketing And Selling Your Product To Corporate Buyers
July 24 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Breaking into the corporate market can be a game-changer for small businesses, but navigating the complexities of B2B sales requires the right strategy. In this webinar, we’ll cover key insights on how to market and sell your product and services to corporate buyers. [Register here]
In The News
Bank Branch Closure Statistics 2025: Regional, Urban Vs. Rural Impacts
By Steven Burnett, CoinLaw
Rural mayors across the Midwest issued joint statements in 2025 calling for legislative support against unchecked branch closures.
Consumer advocacy groups such as the National Community Reinvestment Coalition argue that closures without alternatives violate fair access principles. [Read more]
CFPB Fair Lending Official Who Raised Data Issues Put On Leave
By Evan Weinberger, Bloomberg Law
“It certainly appears as though work within that division has slowed to a crawl and that leadership of the CFPB is not particularly interested in pursuing significant aspects of fair lending,” said Jesse Van Tol, the president and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. [Read more]
On Our Radar
Navy Federal Exits CFPB Overdraft Settlement As Trump Axes Deals
By Evan Weinberger, Bloomberg Law
Navy Federal Credit Union potentially avoided having to pay as much as $80 million in redress to harmed consumers and escaped monitoring mandated under a 2024 overdraft settlement as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to undo Biden-era enforcement actions. [Read more]
BNY Mellon To Custody Dollar Reserves For Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin
By Naga Avan-Nomayo, The Block
Ripple has selected the Bank of New York Mellon to hold US dollar cash and Treasury bills backing its RLUSD stablecoin, providing the seven-month-old token with a blue-chip banking partner as it scales past $500 million in circulation. [Read more]
Resources
Work And Meet At The Just Economy Club It's aDC hubfor 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]
Learning & Training Hub Register for NCRC's catalog of professional development courses.[Learn more]
Research And Reports We have an extensive library of research and reports that dates back many years![View all]
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]
Sign And Share The Just Economy Pledge Help us expand the movement for a Just Economy. [Sign and Share]
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