New appointments made to CDFI Fund advisory board

FHFA announced two partnerships involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Federal Home Loan Banks to boost awareness and liquidity for programs that expand housing access for tribal communities.

FEMA said offering monthly payment options would “reduce barriers" to purchasing flood insurance” and make it more accessible.

Senate upsets included Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), defeated by Bernie Moreno.

Michelle Thornhill has been named chair of the ABA Foundation board of directors for 2024-2025. She is currently head of U.S. community relations for Citibank, and was appointed chair by a board vote.

The FDIC has released a new online tool to help financial institutions, investors and others identify neighborhoods that could benefit from banking services.

Mid Penn Bancorp in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has agreed to buy William Penn Bancorp in Bristol. The deal is expected to close in the first half of next year.