Community development lending is a critical tool for driving impact and building stronger communities, but it requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management. Compliance professionals and lenders are essential partners in this process,...
Whether you like it or not, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulatory change is here. Unless you’re near retirement age and can say, “I’m out,” the new CRA rules are likely to bring more pressure to your department and make your job a lot more challenging. While...
Ever feel like you’re missing the CRA support you need? Having to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) means tracking a lot of data and learning a lot of new information. But resources are scarce for bankers coming into a CRA role, and finding this support...
Episode 77: CRA Tips: CDCs - Your Partners in Community Development https://staging.cratoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/077-CRA-tips-podcast.mp3 I recently walked a CRA officer through a potential loan transaction in partnership with a community development...
Episode 76: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Rethinking Community Development Strategy to Address Digital Inequity with Sarah Hope Marshall https://staging.cratoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/076-CRA-podcast.mp3 Sarah Hope Marshall joins me here to reflect upon digital...