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“…the results offer insights into how financial institutions and regulators can build trust with unbanked households and promote greater financial inclusion.” Thank you @urbaninstitute for elevating our research on trust in banking among low-income households.
Unbanked rates have fallen, but low-income #households remain above the national average. New survey results shed light on why trust in #banks is lacking—and how #financial institutions and regulators can build it. Read more in this Urban Wire article. urbn.is/49CEyuW
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14 Nov 2025
It's 4:13 pm on Friday, November 14, and I'm officially calling it. NAR is wildly wrong.
12 Nov 2025
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: hubs.ly/Q03N7VVw0 #JustEconomy #ProtectCRA
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5 Sep 2025
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.
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Partnership for Financial Equity retweeted
16 Jul 2025
Speech by Governor Barr on financial regulation @BrookingsInst: federalreserve.gov/newsevent…
Learn more about Governor Barr: federalreserve.gov/aboutthef…
Watch live: youtube.com/user/BrookingsIn…
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22 Apr 2025
We are thrilled to announce Jason Andrade, CFP® as our Director of Research and Membership Engagement! financialequity.net/announce…
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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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30 Dec 2024
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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6 Dec 2024
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. lnkd.in/ec7V-sPi
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Partnership for Financial Equity retweeted
12 Feb 2024
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. bit.ly/3SWrhVJ
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5 Dec 2024
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.
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Partnership for Financial Equity retweeted
21 Nov 2024
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 bit.ly/4fBn6rg
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Partnership for Financial Equity retweeted
19 Nov 2024
NEWS: FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg tells staff he intends to resign Jan. 19. Email sent below:
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