CRA Tips, regulatory change, and an occasional deep thought…
Quick tips, CRA concepts and an occasional deep thought…
CRA Today Blog
Wait, what? You want me to place a deposit with a “competing” financial institution?
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...
Spotlight on CDFIs-Your Partners in Community Development
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...
Credit Unions: Friend or Foe?
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...
The worklife of a CRA professional has two seasons ...
... you are either preparing for an exam or recovering from one!
The worklife of a CRA professional has two seasons …
… you are either preparing for an exam or recovering from one!
Here you will find a bundle of resources crafted to support your exam prep efforts and outcomes, tailored for preparing for an exam in the next 12 months. These resources will demystify preparation for your upcoming CRA examination, using industry best practices and a little bit of regulatory pixie dust.