A report by the Urban Institute, commissioned by the Mortgage Bankers Association, found independent mortgage bank lending to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, predominantly minority neighborhoods and LMI predominantly minority neighborhoods is much higher than bank lending in those neighborhoods.
Tag: Minority Borrowers
Jennifer Henry of Equifax: Accelerating Access to Credit for Marginalized Communities Can Provide Benefits on a National Scale
While there are more tools, technology advancements, access to data and specific programs tailored to minority consumers and marginalized groups than ever before, there are still additional steps the industry can take to truly make homeownership a reality for all.
Jennifer Henry of Equifax: Accelerating Access to Credit for Marginalized Communities Can Provide Benefits on a National Scale
While there are more tools, technology advancements, access to data and specific programs tailored to minority consumers and marginalized groups than ever before, there are still additional steps the industry can take to truly make homeownership a reality for all.
CFPB: Credit Report Disputes More Common in Minority Neighborhoods
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released research reporting consumers in majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, as well as younger consumers and those with low credit scores, are far more likely to have disputes appear on their credit reports.
CFPB Report: Refi Loans Drove Increase in 2020 Closed-End Originations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued another report of its analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data on Thursday, noting closed-end mortgage originations, as well as applications, increased substantially between 2019 and 2020.
CFPB Reports Detail Mortgage Borrowers’ Continuing COVID-19 Challenges
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released two reports, saying more work needs to be done to help mortgage borrowers coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.