Ever wish you could find a way to multiply your financial institution’s impact on the community and improve your CRA performance? Equity Equivalent Investments might be just what you’re looking for! Equity Equivalent Investments, or EQ2s, are investment tools your...
No, we are not out of our minds here. Placing deposits, making an investment or even providing a grant to a Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) may count towards your CRA program. Well then, how does this work? Today I’ll share how partnering with a Minority...
Struggling to find ways to bring affordable, flexible capital into your community while creating net income for your bank? A partnership with a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) might be the answer you’re looking for! As you know, your bank is...
Friend! Credit unions can be an important ally for community development investments and your Community Reinvestment Act program! Ready for a radical idea? Invest in a credit union to improve your CRA investment portfolio! Not just any credit union of course, but...
https://cratoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CRA-Episode-11_update.mp3 This episode interviews Lynette Bell, President of the Truist Foundation, Armeer Kenchen, Executive Director of CornerSquare Community Capital, “HP” Harold Pettigrew, CEO of Wacif...