CRA Newswire

FDIC: List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance Issued

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in October 2024. The CRA is a 1977 law that requires the FDIC to assess a bank’s record of meeting the…

OCC: CRA Performance Evaluations for 16 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Released

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of December 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Under the CRA, the OCC assesses an institution’s record of meeting the credit needs of its entire community, including low- and…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding from Nov. 3-9, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 10 to Aug. 23, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kipnuk

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Native Village of Kipnuk to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Aug. 16-18, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to eligible tribal and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work…

FHFA: House Prices Rise 0.4 Percent in October 2024; Up 4.5 Percent from a Year Earlier

Even though price growth has slowed recently, FHFA’s monthly House Price Index showed that home values rose during the 12 months ending in October in every Census division U.S. house prices rose 0.4 percent in October, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI®). House prices rose 4.5 percent from October 2023…

HUD: January 2024 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count Report Released

The Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1 data highlights progress and challenges in Addressing Homelessness Across the Nation The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates, an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered settings. The report…

HUD: Federal Government Announces Significant Efforts to Reduce Homelessness

New partnerships and funding aim to expand housing resources, improve services, and end veteran homelessness The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus federal properties…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds from Oct. 5-6, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…

HUD: Website Modernized to Enhance User Experience

Streamlined Trauma-Informed Design Improves Access to vital resources. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the completion of a transformative project to update webpages for all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia on HUD.gov. These updated pages feature a streamlined design and trauma-informed elements, making it easier for communities nationwide to…