Training and Events
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Upcoming Events
- May 22: Supporting Inclusive Communities Through Fair Housing Planning - Brooklyn, NY
- May 23: Supporting Inclusive Communities Through Fair Housing Planning , Day 2- Brooklyn, NY
- Jun 11: Supporting Inclusive Communities Through Fair Housing Planning - Chicago, IL
- Jun 12: Supporting Inclusive Communities Through Fair Housing Planning, Day 2 - Chicago, IL
- Sep 10: Supporting Inclusive Communities Through Fair Housing Planning - Charleston, SC
NCRC Testifies on Appraisal Oversight before House Financial Services Committee
The time has come for members of Congress, the prudential regulators, the Appraisal Subcommittee and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to work collaboratively to ensure that consumers and all the industry stakeholders involved in the home buying and refinance process will benefit from a system of regulation that helps ensure the independence and integrity of the appraisal process. These efforts will promote equal access to responsible and sustainable credit and a robust mortgage marketplace that meets our nations immediate housing finance needs.
NCRC Testifies on Older Americans Act before House Appropriations Committee
March 29, 2012 -- NCRC President and CEO John Taylor and National Neighbors Silver Ambassador, Annette Smith, testified today before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, citing issues like economic security for older adults, foreclosure prevention, and the need to restore funding to vital programs affecting America's seniors.
Annette Smith, a representative of the California Coalition for Rural Housing, one of ten National Neighbors Silver partners involved in NCRC's newest initiative to build economic security for older adults, offered written testimony in support of full funding for the Older Americans Act to the House Appropriations Subcommittee. Ms. Smith spoke of her personal experience accessing critical services in the face of homelessness.
National Groups Request Hearings on Capital One-HSBC Acquisition
- We have concerns about whether this proposal threatens our economic stability by encouraging "Too-Big-to-Fail" banking.
- We have concerns about whether this proposal addresses Capital One's unresolved legal challenges.
- We have concerns about whether this current review process allows for meaningful public input and requires Capital One to demonstrate a genuine commitment to underserved communities.
- We have concerns about whether this proposal resolves allegations of Capital One's abusive financial practices.
Taylor Testifies before Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health & Aging
October 31, 2011 — As part of the National Neighbors Silver initiative, John Taylor submitted written testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging on how older adults are faring in the aftermath of the Great Recession. The testimony sheds light on the silent housing crisis plaguing our aging communities. Mr. Taylor offers recommendations for building economic security and preserving wealth for today's and future generations of retirees.
Additional Resources:
- Read the GAO report which served as the basis for the October 18, 2011 hearing sponsored by the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging on the recession and older Americans. GAO - Income Security: The Effect of the 2007-2009 Recession on Older Adults
- Visit the Senate Subcommittee Primary Health and Aging website for a video of the hearing.
NCRC Testifies at Public Hearings on Capital One Deal
September 20, 2011 -- NCRC President and CEO John Taylor testified today before the Federal Reserve on the Capital One acquisition of ING Direct USA, citing issues like systemic risk, public benefits, the future of community-based banking, and the effectiveness of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
