NCRC Statement On Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule
Housing segregation and discrimination are not bygone issues. They continue, in 2023, to severely limit opportunity and undermine economic justice nationwide.
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NCRC Delivers 2023 Policy Agenda To New Congress
Housing and economic justice advocates identify key policy steps for 2023.
NCRC Hires Nichole Nelson as Senior Policy Advisor
Meet Nichole Nelson, the new Senior Policy Advisor for NCRC. Nichole will be an important member of the policy team as she engages in advocacy to advance economic and racial …
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NCRC Comment Advises Regulators To Create A Publicly Available Auto Lending Database
The CFPB should create a large, robust and user-friendly public database for the uniquely high-pressure, low-transparency auto lending market.
Community Groups Urge Tighter Rules For Bank Merger Reviews
Merger review processes have received new attention from the Biden administration, which is taking a ‘whole-of-government approach’ to reviving competition.
Banks Closed Branch Locations At An Alarming Rate As US Economy Reopened
The reopening of the US economy did not discourage banks from closing physical branch locations at an aggressive pace, new research from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) has found. …
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REPORT: KeyBank Promised To Improve, Then Became The Worst Major Mortgage Lender For Black Homebuyers
Among the 50 biggest mortgage lenders, KeyBank ranked last on one important metric of racial inclusion. KeyBank’s broken promises to Black America have prompted a leading economic justice organization to break ties with the bank.
Broken Promises To Black America Prompt Community Advocate To Break Ties With Bank
NCRC Announces $40 Billion Community Benefits Plan With BMO Harris Bank
Customers and communities win $40 billion in tangible commitments from pending bank merger.
NCRC Supports Nomination Of Martin Gruenberg To Head FDIC
Martin Gruenberg has the necessary judgment and experience to lead the FDIC and he deserves to be confirmed swiftly by the Senate.
NCRC Announces Expanded Community Benefits Agreement With First Merchants Bank
The amended agreement will help provide stronger positive impact across the communities First Merchants serves.
NCRC Hires Larry Cain as Director of Finance
Meet Larry Cain, the new Director of Finance at NCRC. Larry will be an important member of the finance team as he oversees management and internal operations of the department. …
NCRC Hires Daniella Djiogan as Project Director of the DC Women’s Business Center
Meet Daniella Djiogan, the new Project Director of The DC Women’s Business Center. Daniella will be essential in the everyday operations of the organization as they continue to support women entrepreneurs in the Washington, DC area.
NCRC Files HUD Complaints Against Appraisers Who Discriminated Against Black Homeowners In Recent Investigation
The cases arise from an investigation NCRC conducted in Baltimore with interracial couples acting as “mystery shoppers” probing appraisers for bias.
NCRC Statement On FHFA Credit Score Model Changes
Millions of families who have been invisible to the mortgage industry will gain access to the generational wealth-building opportunity of homeownership.
Pioneering Mystery Shopper Tests On Appraisal Bias Find Detailed Evidence Of Racial Discrimination
Real estate appraisers discriminated against Black homeowners in a pioneering new “mystery-shopper” investigation, the first of its kind to be published.
