California nonprofits sue to release CDFI Fund appropriations
Two California nonprofits have sued the Trump administration to free up $289 million in the CDFI Fund that will expire ...
Tag: Community development
Report: Federal Home Loan Banks supported $8.4B in community lending in 2025
Last year, the Federal Home Loan Banks supported $8.4 billion in lending in areas with constrained credit availability and enabled ...
FDIC, OCC propose to narrow Community Reinvestment Act scope
The FDIC and OCC proposed a series of amendments to Community Reinvestment Act regulations to “refocus” on the law’s objective ...
Main Street Capital Access Act would extend CDFI bond guarantee program
A major bank policy bill passed by the House includes language to help smaller community development financial institutions and require ...
ABA: Federal Home Loan Bank System vital for liquidity, affordable housing
The Federal Home Loan Bank System remains uniquely positioned to support local lending and economic growth through its member-focused cooperative ...
ABA: OCC policy changes create uncertainty about minority deposit institution status
In a new letter, ABA cited several concerns about the OCC’s recent revisions to its standards for designating minority deposit ...
ABA warns against increasing administrative burden for CDFI Fund awards
While ABA supports responsible stewardship of federal financial assistance, any changes to how that assistance is distributed should preserve the ...
CDFI Fund launches online Opportunity Zone nomination tool
The CDFI Fund has launched an online tool that state governors can use to nominate communities as qualified Opportunity Zones, ...
CDFI Fund announces 2026 funding opportunities
The CDFI Fund is seeking applicants for the 2026 funding round of the Bank Enterprise Award Program and the Small ...
Banking beyond the balance sheet
Why community development has become central to trust, loyalty and the future of banking.
