Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
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Why are Native American-led CDFIs invisible to banks?
“In our 35 years extending credit to Native communities, not once has a bank invested in our work. Instead, we’ve relied on CDFI Fund grants, foundations, and philanthropic investors,” says Tawney Brunsch, executive director of Native CDFI Lakota Funds.
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Building wealth with financial education and homeownership
“Our lending partners have made huge financial commitments to increase minority homeownership.” Carrie Davis of Wealth Watchers shares how the Community Reinvestment Act has helped banks meet the needs of communities.
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Community Reinvestment Act modernization for economically vulnerable populations
Could CRA modernization drive more inclusive community development for individuals with disabilities, especially those at the intersection of race or ethnicity?