CFPB: Join the “Your Money, Your Goals” 2018 Cohort
Today we’re announcing an opportunity to participate in the CFPB’s Your Money, Your Goals 2018 cohort. Your Money, Your Goals is a suite of financial empowerment tools and resources that individuals and organizations can use to help the people they serve manage their money and work toward their goals. Each year, we identify a small…
CFPB: Got a Check in the Mail from the CFPB? Here’s How to Tell if it’s Legit
If you have received a check from the CFPB, it is because we have taken an enforcement action against a person or company for violating a consumer financial protection law, and you are eligible for compensation as a result of this violation. This check may come in the mail directly from the CFPB or from…
CFPB: After Hurricane Harvey, a Financial Toolkit
Once you have addressed your most urgent needs, there are steps to secure your financial obligations after a natural disaster. By Kristin Dohn When a catastrophe like Hurricane Harvey happens, your world can be turned upside down. During these tough times, it may be difficult to know who to trust and where to look for…
Federal Reserve: CRA Examination Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2017 and First Quarter 2018 Released
The Federal Reserve posts the schedules for two quarters of upcoming CRA examinations Fourth Quarter 2017 Boston Bank name City State BANK RHODE ISLAND PROVIDENCE RI BROOKLINE BK BROOKLINE MA New York Bank name City State None scheduled for this quarter. Philadelphia Bank name City State ORRSTOWN BK SHIPPENSBURG PA Cleveland Bank name City State…
Census Bureau: Webinar on Release of 2016 American Community Survey Statistics
What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Sept. 7 from 1-2 p.m. in advance of the Sept. 14 release of the 2016 American Community Survey statistics. The webinar will show participants how to access new data and online resources from the 2016 American Community Survey. Attendees will also learn about changes related…
Census Bureau: New Report on the Characteristics of Female Veterans
A new report on the characteristics of female veterans released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that early-career aged female veterans (18 to 34 years old) were more likely to be employed, married and have a child in their home than early-career aged female nonveterans. This report, which uses 2015 American Community Survey data,…
FDIC: CRA Examination Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2017 and First Quarter 2018 Issued
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the list of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the fourth quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018. CRA regulations require each federal bank and thrift regulator to publish its quarterly CRA examination schedule at least 30 days before the beginning of…
HUD: Ginnie Mae Extends Assistance to Harvey-Impacted Issuers
Today Ginnie Mae is highlighting its assistance program to help its Mortgage Backed Security (MBS) Issuers impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “We’ll work with our partners to ensure we get through this together,” said Michael Bright, Ginnie Mae Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Acting President. “Any Ginnie Mae Issuer in need of assistance should…