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 82: CRA Tips: Less is More - Perfecting Your CRA File by Cutting the Clutter https://staging.cratoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/082-CRA-tips-podcast.mp3 As most of you know, the public file is a straightforward requirement of the CRA. Its purpose is to...
Episode 81: CRA Tips: 46th Anniversary of the CRA - How will you serve? https://staging.cratoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/081-CRA-tips-podcastV2.mp3 On October 12, 2023, we marked the 46th anniversary of the CRA. As we reflect on the past, I challenge you to...