Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood Speaks At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
The OCC’s Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood spoke at the 2025 Just Economy Conference on how financial inclusion is the civil rights issue of our time.
Fireside Chat Between NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol and National Urban League President Marc Morial At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol sits down with National Urban League President Marc Morial to discuss the current political environment.
NCRC And Its Members Expand Fair Banking Options In Underserved Communities
Imagine relying solely on predatory payday lenders or prepaid debit cards to secure the funds needed to meet your daily expenses. This is the reality for the 5.6 million households in the United States without access to the financial services that a bank or credit union can provide to historically underserved communities. Whether it’s an
Rep. Maxine Waters Speaks At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
Rep. Maxine Waters speaks at the 2025 Just Economy Conference on the importance of the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NCRC Announces Dates For The 2026 Just Economy Conference
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host the 2026 Just Economy Conference on April 13-14 in Washington, DC, with their members-only Hill Day occurring on April 15. Mark your calendars now, because 2026 will be here before you know it. You do NOT want to miss the national event for community, policy, government, business
Fireside Chat At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, Reinvest in Local News
Fireside chat between Rebuilding News CEO Steve Waldman, Democracy Fund President Joe Goldman, URL Media CEO S. Mitra Kalita and NCRC CDF Executive Director Mac McNeil at the 2025 Just Economy Conference. They discussed reinvesting in local news.
Bob Dickerson Receives The William Proxmire Award At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol presents The William Proxmire Award to Robert Dickerson, Executive Director of the Birmingham Business Resource Center at the 2025 Just Economy Conference, March 27,2005 in Washington, DC.
A Conversation At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, The Future of Consumer Protection With Adrienne A. Harris
A conversation between New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris and NCRC Chief Policy Counsel Eden Forsythe at the Just Economy Conference on March 26, 2025
NCRC’s Comment on New York’s Proposed State CRA Rules for Mortgage Companies
(Download) April 4th, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC FILING Terry McMahon Via Email: terry.mcmahon@dfs.ny.gov RE: NCRC Comment on the New 3 NYCRR 120 – Compliance with Banking Law Section 28-bb Dear Mr. McMahon: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), a network of over 700 community organizations dedicated to creating a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities
Fireside Chat At The 2025 Just Economy Conference, Creating Economic Opportunity through Corporate Partnership
They discussed how community partnerships through NCRC’s community benefits agreements (CBAs) have redefined their business practices.
Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver’s Speech At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
Speaking at the Just Economy Conference on March 26, 2025, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver spoke of the importance of housing, saying it is one of the top three domestic issues facing the country.
Recap: Highlights from the 2025 Just Economy Conference
Nearly 1,200 community development leaders, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals and NCRC members from across the nation gathered at the 2025 Just Economy Conference March 26-27 in Washington, DC. They made new connections and shared knowledge on fair lending practices, climate resilience efforts, housing equity work and many other topics. The conference main stage featured appearances
A First Look at the Intersection of Mortgage Lending and Race in 2024
On March 31, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the latest data on mortgage lending in the United States covering activity from 2024. This annual dataset is essential for advocates, regulators, policymakers at all levels and lenders who seek to understand lending trends and disparities. Despite political efforts to weaken the CFPB and
Jesse Van Tol’s Keynote Speech At The 2025 Just Economy Conference
NCRC head Jesse Van Tol provided an update on KeyBank and previewed the upcoming fight with Capital One at the 2024 Just Economy Conference.
NCRC Comment on FDIC Proposed Rescission of 2024 Merger Policy Statement
(Download) March 31, 2025 RE: Comment on RIN 3064–ZA45, Proposed Rescission of FDIC 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions To Whom it May Concern: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed rescission of the 2024 FDIC Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions. We strenuously oppose
In Voiding The Townstone Financial Settlement, The Trump Administration Revives Redlining
The Trump Administration vacated a cut-and-dried redlining settlement in Chicago. Here are the numbers — and the history — they don’t want you to see.
NCRC Statement On Trump Administration Withdrawal Of 2023 Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule
The Trump Administration had the opportunity to embrace the new Community Reinvestment Act rule as a major win for working class people.
NCRC Statement: Vacating Settlement Of Flagrantly Racist Townstone Financial Conduct Is Disgraceful
Pretending this was anything other than gutter racism is ugly. And using the American people’s government to hand money back to the man who did it is unconscionable.
NCRC And SouthState Bank Announce $8.3 Billion Plan To Support Underserved Communities
The $8.3 billion five-year community plan will bring significant new resources to communities across SouthState Bank’s footprint.
Industry members of the Innovation Council urge regulatory stabilization at the CFPB
(Download) March 19, 2025 Majority Leader John Thune United States Senate SD-511 Washington, D.C. 20510 Minority Leader Charles Schumer 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Re: Industry Support for the Rapid Confirmation of a Permanent Director of the CFPB To the Honorable Majority Leader Thune and Honorable Minority Leader Schumer, As members of
NCRC and CDFI Members Urge Congress to Protect the CDFI Fund From Elimination
(Download) March 21, 2025 Senator Mark Warner Senator Mike Crapo Senator Thom Tillis, Chairman, Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Ranking Member, Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection Rep. Andy Barr, Chairman, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Rep. Bill Foster, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Dear Senator Warner and Senator Crapo; Chairman Tillis
Women Who Lead: The Heart and Strength of NCRC
At NCRC, we take immense pride in the incredible women who make our workplace stronger, smarter and more inspiring every day. Their intelligence, dedication and passion fuel our mission and shape the foundation of who we are. Having them as part of our team is both a privilege and a blessing. In addition to their
Odds of Recession Rise While Tariffs Dampen Consumer Outlook: March 2025 Race, Jobs and the Economy Update
Analysis of Topline Figures in the March BLS Report In February, the economy added 151,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. Although the topline figures are relatively solid, especially considering the current tumultuous political climate, the report does contain some concerning red flags. The government sector only added 11,000 jobs, while the
NCRC Comment Letter in Opposition to Stellantis Bank USA Application for Deposit Insurance
March 15, 2025 Paul Worthing Regional Director San Francisco FDIC 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square, Suite 2300 San Francisco, CA, 94105-2780 CRACommentCollector@FDIC.GOV Re: National Community Reinvestment Coalition Opposition to Federal Deposit Insurance Application for Stellantis Bank USA Director Worthing: We appreciate the opportunity to comment on Stellantis’ application for deposit insurance as part of
NCRC Statement: Mistake To Attack The Bipartisan CDFI Fund
A Trump executive order attacking the CDFI Fund endangers “one of the most bipartisan and highest-leverage tools we have to revitalize American neighborhoods.”