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OCC, FDIC Announce Extension of CRA Reform Public Comment Period
Dafina Williams / February 25, 2020 / Policy

On February 19, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) extended the public comment period for proposed changes to the rules...

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Weigh in on the Future of the Community Reinvestment Act
/ February 10, 2020 / Policy

The March 9 deadline is fast approaching for members of the public to submit comments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regarding proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations.

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American Banker Highlights CDFI Concerns About CRA Reform
/ January 24, 2020 / Policy

On January 23, American Banker published an article entitled "Far from cheering CRA reform, CDFIs are worried," which highlights how community development financial...

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Alternative Approach to CRA Modernization Articulated by Federal Reserve Board Governor
Dafina Williams / January 9, 2020 / Policy

Yesterday, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard gave a speech at the Urban Institute outlining a vision for reforming the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations that differs...

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Helpful Resources on the New CRA Proposal
Dafina Williams / January 9, 2020 / Policy

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