NCRC Statement On Firing Of CFPB Dir. Rohit Chopra
Community advocates react to the news that President Donald Trump has fired CFPB Director Rohit Chopra.
NCRC Announces 3 Winners in #JustEconomy Spirit Contest
Winners will receive a ticket to the 2025 Just Economy Conference in Washington, DC, March 26-27, as well as a two-night stay at the Washington Hilton. Congratulations to Carolyn Conant, Moab Area Community Land Trust (MACLT); Amanda Clark, Dominican Center; and Jamie Frey, Finanta (formerly Community First Fund), our winners of The National Community Reinvestment
Predatory Lending Is Hurting Small Businesses. Here’s How You Can Fight Back.
Small business loans are hard to come by for Black-owned businesses — in part because of predatory lending. Here’s what we’re doing about it.
Strong Holiday Spending Masks Consumer Debt Woes: January 2025 Race, Jobs and the Economy Update
The January jobs report showed mixed prospects despite strong holiday spending.
NCRC Memo on Final FHFA Affordable Housing Goal Rule for 2025-2027
(Download) December 23, 2024 TO: NCRC members and allies FROM: Josh Silver, Senior Fellow RE: Final FHFA Affordable Housing Goals Rule for 2025-2027 Dear Colleagues: On December 19, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its final affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, known as Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) for the years 2025 –
Join NCRC’s #JustEconomy Spirit Contest and Win Exclusive Conference Access!
From January 7-17, post a memorable story from a past Just Economy Conference or Summit or a photo of Just Economy/NCRC logo merchandise* on social media with the hashtag #JustEconomy and you could win a free Just Economy Conference ticket. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) launched a social media spirit contest to raise awareness
How Algorithms and Monopolies Hurt Tenants – and How Tech Can Help
An alleged price-fixing scheme in the rental housing market is putting RealPage in the spotlight — and offering an opportunity to use algorithms for good.
NCRC Community Development Fund Receives $300,000 Grant from Santander Bank
The grant from Santander will allow NCRC CDF to expand support for small business owners.
The Labor Market This Year Ends On A Cautious Note: December 2024 Race, Jobs, and the Economy Update
The US economy is delicately poised as the year winds down.
Equitable Development and Community Benefit Agreements Combat Displacement and Unrest
Equitable development plays a key role in addressing the root causes of civil unrest.
NCRC Memo on Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s 2025-2027 Equitable and Underserved Markets Plan
(Download) On November 25, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Equitable Housing Finance Plans and Underserved Markets Plans for 2025 through 2027.[1] These plans are similar to bank reinvestment requirements except that the FHFA does not evaluate and rate Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s performance. Instead, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac submit
NCRC Announces Fellowship For Equitable Development Cohort For 2024-2025
The NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development provides NCRC member organizations with fresh talent and develops the next generation of economic justice leaders.
Important Tax Policy Fights Are Coming. Here Are The Ones Economic Justice Advocates Should Look Out For In 2025.
Several tax policies that are crucial for progress on economic justice are under threat in the new Congress.
A Fragile Economy Awaits President-Elect Trump’s Promised Upheavals: November 2024 Race, Jobs, and the Economy Update
The next Trump presidency is likely to bring major upheaval to the economy. Here’s how it’s faring as the sun sets on the Biden economy.
NCRC and HSBC Announce $25 Million Partnership to Advance Economic Opportunities in Low- and Moderate-Income Communities
The new NCRC-HSBC partnership agreement launches in January 2025.
Neighborhood Mental Health Outcomes Are Connected To Mortgage Lending Volumes, New Study Finds
Mental health outcomes are better in neighborhoods with higher volumes of mortgage lending, a research insight that was not possible prior to recent NIH-funded data tools.
CFPB Study Confirms Advocates’ Findings That Small Business Lending Has A Big Racial Discrimination Problem
Advocates have long sounded alarms over racial discrimination in small business lending. New CFPB work validates those concerns.
Video: Just Economy Conversations: Preserving Homeownership and Wealth Creation by Addressing Heirs’ Property and Tangled Titles
Online Event Archive Recorded: November 7, 2024 This webinar, Preserving Homeownership and Wealth Creation by Addressing Heirs’ Property and Tangled Titles, provides an overview of residential heirs’ property, which is created when a property owner dies without a will or another form of estate planning and the property is transferred to their descendants as undivided
NCRC Receives $1.3 Million USDA Grant For SNAP Workforce Development Programs
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) received a $1.3 million, three-year grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide workforce development programs, education and employment services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Employment and Training system (SNAP E&T). The grant will help NCRC’s network of more than 700 member organizations across the country
NCRC Hires Roxana Smith as NCRC CDF Director of Relationship Development
Meet Roxana “Roxy” Smith, new Director of Relationship Development at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF). Roxy will be instrumental in efforts to drive economic mobility and provide access to capital for underserved communities. Her work involves spearheading fundraising initiatives, cultivating corporate and philanthropic partnerships, developing new business opportunities and delivering
Vote For Your Favorite 2025 Just Economy Conference Sessions
What would YOU like to see at the 2025 Just Economy Conference? We’ve opened up a selection of conference session ideas for public voting. Please vote and encourage your colleagues to do the same! Voting will take place over the course of the next 10 days, opening today, November 7, and closing on November 15.
Capital One Buries News Of Potential Fines That Could Make Its Discover Merger ‘Unlikely’ To Be Approved Under Federal Rules
The Capital One-Discover merger timeline has already moved back. Now they’re quietly acknowledging a new and significant threat to the merger’s approval.
NCRC Awards $2.4 Million In Field Empowerment Fund Grants To 17 NCRC Member Organizations
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will provide $2.4 million to 17 community organizations awarded grants under the NCRC Field Empowerment Fund. “We may be nationally known for our policy and research work, but NCRC’s greatest strength is the work our members do at the state, city and neighborhood level. That’s where the people our
30-Year Freeze: Lack Of Progress On Racial Wealth Gap Since 1990s Signals Need To Try New Tactics
America tried a lot of different things to repair racial economic inequality over the past three decades. The racial wealth gap barely moved.
The Racial Wealth Gap 1992 to 2022
America tried a lot of different things to repair racial economic inequality over the past three decades. The racial wealth gap barely moved.