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W O R K S 6 NCRC Annual Conference Draws Hundreds of Advocates Summer 2007 A Publication of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition PAGE Visit us on the web at www.ncrc.org Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks Reinvestment at NCRC annual conference WORKS 6 NCRC Annual Conference Draws Hundreds of Advocates Presidential candidates, civil rights leaders, housing advo- 30 Years of CRA cates, CRA groups, bankers, lenders, community activists This year’s national conference celebrated and organizers all converged on Washington DC this spring the 30 year anniversary of the passage of for NCRC’s 2007 annual event. This year’s conference, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). “Broken Economies: Making Markets and Governments After 30 years, CRA is an especially Work for All Communities” was attended by over 600 people effective and resilient piece of legisla- between March 14-17 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. tion, having survived significant political NCRC’s annual conferences each year are the nation’s largest challenges that were designed to weaken gatherings of economic justice proponents and supporters and even eliminate it. Since the passage of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) as a tool for of CRA in 1977, lenders and community economic development. Members, allies and others enjoyed organizations have signed CRA agree- opportunities to network with each other, contribute to the ments totaling more than $4.7 trillion in debate over national and international initiatives, and to reinvestment dollars. hear from nationally known speakers. continued on p. 6 Over 600 advocates met in Washington DC for NCRC’s annual conference. James Carr Joins A Call to Action from NCRC President NCRC Staff as and CEO John Taylor Chief Operating Dear NCRC members and allies: step in the Senate and can provide a platform to leverage stronger legislation. S1299 goes a long way in addressing: Officer A few moments of your time can have an important impact on our collective efforts to end predatory lending practices • Guaranteeing faith and fair dealing standards for all NCRC is pleased to announce and can help prevent millions of American borrowers originators the appointment of James from falling into foreclosure this year. Today we are pay- • Underwriting at maximum possible rate H. Carr to the position of ing the price for reckless lending in the mortgage market. Chief Operating Officer. As As mortgages reset and borrowers face foreclosure, millions • Requiring originators to create escrow to pay taxes and COO, Jim will serve under of Americans are at risk of losing their homes. hazard insurance on subprime loans President and CEO John Recently, Senators Schumer, Casey and Brown • Escrow of taxes and hazard insurance on subprime loans Taylor and will supervise the made a bold step forward in the fight against preda- • Prohibiting “steering” — brokers may not direct or organization’s other executive tory lending practices in America by drafting The counsel a consumer to rates, charges and principal staff, assist in the implemen- Borrower’s Protection Act of 2007 (S1299). NCRC and amounts or prepayment terms that are not appropriate tation of NCRC’s strategic its allies and friends need to show community interest or suitable for the borrower plan and manage day-to-day operations. Jim will also and urge our Senators to support this effort. represent NCRC at conferences, symposia, press events This bill will not move ahead unless Senator Dodd, • Establishes a fiduciary duty for mortgage brokers and and other public forums, to explain the work of the the Senate Banking Committee Chair, calls it up for a hear- other non-bank mortgage originators organization and build support for its mission. ing. NCRC members and allies need to urge Senator Dodd • Prohibiting originators from influencing the appraisal “We’re delighted that Jim has accepted this impor- to take the S1299 up in committee. As Chair, Senator Dodd process tant position with NCRC,” says President and CEO John is the only one that can call the bill up for a hearing. Taylor. Carr’s extensive background and successful track S1299 is not the comprehensive national anti-preda- • Finally, S1299 calls for a $300 million foreclosure pre- record in promoting access to financial services, as well tory lending bill we seek, but it is the first meaningful vention fund to assist non-profits in counseling, loan continued on p. 15 workouts and refinancing continued on p. 9 PAGE PAGE Also in this issue of Woodstock Institute NCRC CEO John Taylor honors Calvin Holmes of and Nobel Prize winner 2 the Chicago Community 14 Mohanned Yunus at AEO Loan Fund ReinvestmentWORKS meeting in Kansas City WORKS Calvin L. Holmes Honored with Woodstock Reinvestment Works is pub- lished quarterly by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition Institute Community Reinvestment Award (NCRC). NCRC seeks to increase fair access to credit and banking Reinvestment services and products because Calvin L. Holmes is among those hon- the neighborhoods of Englewood, North discrimination is illegal, unjust and ored with a Community Reinvestment Lawndale and Woodlawn and suburban detrimental to the economic growth 2 and well being of our society. Award from the Woodstock Institute corridors in southern Cook County and NCRC welcomes your ques- at its 2007 Community Reinvestment lower-wealth north lakefront communities. tions and comments. Contact us at: NCRC, 727 15th Street, NW Suite Reception on Tuesday, April 24, for his Mr. Holmes chairs the Grants and 900, Washington, DC 20005 commitment to revitalizing neighbor- Investments Task Force of the Chicago Phone: (202) 628-8866 Fax (202) 628-9800 hoods across the region. CRA Coalition, an umbrella organization Email: [email protected] “We are deeply indebted to convened by the Woodstock Institute which Hiba Abdallah Calvin for his energetic and creative brings together organizations whose mis- Coordinator, Economic Justice Campaign leadership of the Chicago Community sion depends on critical lending and invest- Dica Adotevi Loan Fund, for his leadership in the ment activity by private sector financial CFO Ada Albright Chicago Community Reinvestment institutions to participate in the debate Director, National Training Academy Coalition and his national advocacy about community reinvestment. Avis Allen Manager, Entrepreneurial on behalf of CDFIs and CRA,” says The Woodstock Institute is a 33-year Development and Lender Relations Malcolm Bush, president of the old Chicago-based policy and advocacy David Berenbaum Executive VP Woodstock Institute. nonprofit that works locally, nationally, Rasheedah Bilal Fair Lending Specialist Mr. Holmes is the executive and internationally to promote commu- James Carr director of the Chicago Community nity reinvestment and economic develop- COO Loan Fund (CCLF), a local nonprofit ment in lower-income and minority com- Vondetta Carter Senior Accountant lender that finances affordable hous- munities. Kevin Cowl Executive VP ing and community development Also honored with 2007 Community Patrice Davenport activities benefiting low- and moder- Reinvestment Awards are Kelly Mizeur, Assistant Director, Coalition Relations ate-income communities in Chicago. of the Women’s Business Development Allison DeFoe Finance Director of DCMBEC CCLF works throughout metro- Ada Skyles, PhD, JD, Woodstock Institute board Center; and Trinity United Church of Ruth Dickey politan Chicagoland, with a focus on Christ. n Fair Lending Specialist chair, and Calvin L. Holmes, CCLF Executive Director Jonny Goldstein Communications Coordinator Lita Grossman Member Organizing/Advocacy Associate NCRC Praises Senator Schumer’s Bill to Help Zorana Hudnell Fair Housing Specialist Owen Jackson Borrowers & Tighten Standards, Calls for Director, DCMBEC Lyonel LaGrone Fair Lending Specialist Tougher Regulatory Measures Sylvia Lake VP Legislative Affairs Lloyd London Director, CRF National Community Reinvestment Coalition President and CEO Commenting on Schumer’s efforts to help borrowers facing Marcy Meyer John Taylor said U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer’s (NY) proposed defaults and foreclosures, Taylor said, “To be clear — no one is get- VP Coalition Relations legislation to help subprime borrowers would prevent huge numbers ting bailed out. Borrowers will repay their loans but at interest rates Maria Middleton Administrative Assistant DCMBEC of foreclosures from devastating families and neighborhoods across and with fees that are fair and reasonable. The preying on the elderly, Michael D. Mitchell, Esq. America. Taylor praised Schumer for tightening lending standards the poor and blacks and Latinos must stop.” VP Fair Lending Kathleen Moore and targeting resources to keep families in their homes by allowing Taylor said Schumer’s two-to-one match with lenders ensures Executive Assistant to CEO them to refinance their loans. that lenders “take public responsibility” for the crisis. “Greedy bor- Shawna Nelms Senior Fair Lending Specialist “Senator Schumer is to be commended for being the first rowers didn’t create this problem. Greedy lenders and brokers did.” Jah-Asia Nuru Member of Congress to step to the plate with a bill that gets at the NCRC's National Anti-Predatory Consumer Rescue Fund assists Fair Lending Specialist Julia Rodgers heart of the problem — tightening standards for mortgage origina- borrowers who have been victims of abusive lending practices. Under Fair Lending Specialist tors to help prevent a foreclosure crisis from occurring again,” said Schumer’s bill, CRF would receive resources to expand its work. Chrystal Searles
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