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It's 4:13 pm on Friday, November 14, and I'm officially calling it. NAR is wildly wrong.
The National Association of Realtors says the age of the median homebuyer is now 59. Is that actually true? In the American Community Survey, the median age of heads of households who are 1) homeowners and 2) moved in within the last year is 41.
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In October 1977, President Carter signed into law the Community Reinvestment Act. It puts billions into underserved communities every year! Learn more: https://t.co/glyHDGm2Pq
#JustEconomy #ProtectCRA
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September 8th is the deadline to nominate your favorite bank-community partnership! $1,000 to three winners in the categories of #mortgagelending / #homeownership; #smallbusinesslending; and #bankingservices / #assetbuilding. https://t.co/k0HkA9hiyf
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Speech by Governor Barr on financial regulation @BrookingsInst: https://t.co/JoQNGHRwFv Learn more about Governor Barr: https://t.co/AZsNWhkuJG Watch live:
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The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide...
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We are thrilled to announce Jason Andrade, CFP® as our Director of Research and Membership Engagement! https://t.co/CphgXn43oZ
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Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and his pivotal role in advocating for equal housing opportunities. His leadership paved the way for the passage of the Fair Housing Act, ensuring all individuals have the right to safe, affordable housing, regardless of race.
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It was President Jimmy Carter who signed the landmark Community Reinvestment Act into law in 1977, an enduring piece of a remarkable legacy. #financialequity
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Our last meeting of 2024 is one you won’t want to miss! Join us as we welcome Alaina Barca, co-author of the @philadelphiafed report on US Bank Closures and Banking Deserts. https://t.co/wydy8pNUU3
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Banking deserts are on the rise, leaving some communities without bank branches nearby. The declining number of branches may impact older, disabled, and lower-income groups, according to a new report.
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This report examines banking deserts — neighborhoods with no bank branches nearby — and potential banking deserts across the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you work for a community-based nonprofit focused on low-to moderate income households or are a banker who is responsible for Community Reinvestment Act compliance, join us Monday in Dorchester. Lunch provided but you must RSVP to tcallahan@financialequity.net.
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We’ve updated our Q&As to clarify the rules for FDIC signs and use of our name or logo. These updates are available to promote transparency and to help support compliance with our regulations. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/YHEv1MYefV
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We’re honored to be recognized with the 2024 Community Impact Award by Wolters Kluwer at the 28th annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium in Orlando! 🌟 We remain dedicated to empowering diverse communities and fostering inclusive growth. Read more https://t.co/8iskNUSIVY
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NEWS: FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg tells staff he intends to resign Jan. 19. Email sent below:
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A JUST released national survey from #FDICResearch finds 4.2 percent of U.S. households were unbanked in 2023. This is the lowest reported percentage of unbanked households since we began the survey in 2009. https://t.co/AmbeyKOvLC
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On the road this morning in Holyoke at the Western Massachusetts Compliance Association annual meeting with lots of conversation about redlining, appraisal discrimination and language proficiency.
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