Reading the comment letters from industry and community groups regarding the Federal Reserve Board’s (board) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), I am reminded of the childhood tale of the “Little Engine that Could,”
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition has hired Juan Leyton as Director of Organizing. He will lead teams responsible for local campaigns and collaborations with NCRC members in communities nationwide.
NCRC Hires Juan Leyton as New Director of Organizing Read More »
The new tool will be available to the general public for a month, then become an exclusive service for NCRC members.
NCRC launches interactive tool to explore local lending patterns Read More »
Director of Organizing 202.869.4404 jleyton@ncrc.org Juan Leyton is NCRC’s Director of Organizing. Prior to joining NCRC, Juan was most recently at Madison Park Development Corporation. He is the former director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts and City Life/Vida Urbana. He was a Barr Foundation and MIT Community Innovators Lab fellow. He holds Masters Degrees in Community Economic
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan – the new $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed earlier this week in the Senate, and championed by President Biden, who is expected to sign the bill Friday.
NCRC applauds passage of the American Rescue Plan Read More »
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Marcia L. Fudge as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
NCRC Applauds Confirmation of Marcia L. Fudge to Head of HUD Read More »
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that the principles from the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Bostock v. Clayton County that provide protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity also apply to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
Controller 202-464-2721 meden@ncrc.org Mark Eden is NCRC’s Controller. His career spans both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors for over twenty years, with exposure to organizations operating in U.S., UK and European business environments Initial experience in the software sector with Applied CAE, BIX and Optimad Media Systems lead to the opportunity to specialize in education,
Small Business Specialist 202-524-4876 lbrent@dcwbc.org LaToria Brent is the Small Business Specialist for the DC Women’s Business Center. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, human resource (recruitment and selection), LaToria’s mission has always been to strategize, implement, and execute different methods to positively impact her community. A serial entrepreneur, Latoria has owned
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) has been awarded $1 million from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support racial equity research and training for lenders to expand access to credit and capital for small businesses owned by people of color.Â
Even with a conservatorship that has constrained many of the key functions of these institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain vital participants in the nation’s affordable housing ecosystem. Going forward, it is critical that they not be hamstrung by excessive capital requirements that will make mortgage credit more unaffordable for low- and moderate-income and minority borrowers and communities, and undermine the ability of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to help meet the scale of the affordable housing challenges facing the nation.
Jordan was a pillar in the movement for civil rights. His commitment to justice will be displayed in the progress of the many he impacted. He was a true soul of our human kindness and consciousness.
NCRC Mourns the Loss of Vernon Jordan Read More »
To reach a 60% Black homeownership rate in the next 20 years, the number of new Black homeowners each year will need to more than triple, a new report shows.
A bank can be a lifeline when times get tough for your business, but it may be difficult to get a loan if the bank doesn’t know you or trust you. Building that trust can be the difference between rejection or a line of credit. Having a banking relationship is just good for business.
Banking Relationships: How and Why? Read More »
The NCRC Housing Rehab Fund, LLC (NCRC HRF), marketed as GROWTH by NCRC, has appointed Jennifer Powers as National Vice President of Acquisitions.Â
Jennifer Powers Promoted to National Vice President of Acquisitions at GROWTH by NCRC Read More »
