Monthly Archives: June 2021
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CFPB finalizes foreclosure rules | Credit union hours
CFPB Headquarters in Washington, DC (Source: Shutterstock) The CFPB finalized rules designed to protect homeowners behind on their mortgages from “unwanted surprises” as federal moratoriums on ... -
Lack of broadband access can limit job opportunities, report says
The pandemic has shown how a lack of digital resources can negatively impact the way people work, learn and live their lives. However, gaps in broadband ... -
Biden’s consumer protection agency to help people avoid foreclosures
The moratorium on foreclosures was lifted at the end of July, putting millions of homeowners at risk. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released new rules ... -
What explains the shortage of stocks in the United States
Editor’s Note: POLITICO Pulse is a free version of the POLITICO Pro Health Care morning newsletter, which is sent to our subscribers each morning at 6 ... -
CFPB unveils new service rules to avoid avoidable foreclosures
Read more: NMHC Chairman on extending CDC deportation moratorium âAs the nation shifts from the COVID-19 emergency to economic recovery, we cannot be content with the ... -
‘David Makes Man’ recap: season 2, episode 2 on OWN – ‘Hurston’
RELATED STORIES David made the man fans who missed out on the younger version of the main character in the Season 2 premiere only had to ... -
Adirondack Trust to Pay Higher Interest Rates to People of Color
SARATOGA SPRINGS – A capital region bank will pay $ 275,000 in fines and penalties for allegedly allowing auto dealers to mark up minority buyers’ interest ... -
EBA proposes measures to support RegTech adoption
Share Tweeter Share Share Share E-mail In a new report, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has presented proposals to encourage the adoption and use of RegTech ... -
FL minority farmers struggle for federal aid; AG Fried’s commissioner says most aid has gone to white farmers
Ninous Isom, a farmer in Manatee County, takes care of his irrigation system in April 2021. He is concerned that a project to inject polluted water ... -
CFPB protects at-risk homeowners from expiration of foreclosure moratorium
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized changes to federal services regulations to bolster the ongoing economic recovery as federal moratoria on lockdowns are phased ... -
The American real estate market is racist. Congress could easily help fix it if it wanted to.
Getty Black borrowers are 80% more likely to be turned down for a mortgage than white borrowers. The Fair For All Loans Act would establish a ... -
America’s real estate market is racist, Congress could easily fix it
Black borrowers are 80% more likely to be turned down for a mortgage than white borrowers. The Fair For All Loans Act would establish a new ... -
Delta Dental of Arizona invested $ 1.8 million in community programs in 2020
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2020 Community Impact Report, highlighting the investments Delta Dental companies and their foundations made in 2020 to advance oral health, ... -
Three Powerful Latinas Named Among Friends of National Museum of The American Latino Board of Trustees
WASHINGTON, DC –News Direct– Friends of the National Latin American Museum (LATINX NEWSWIRE) – Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino (FRIENDS), an advocacy ... -
Baby Nursery 50th Anniversary Celebration Honors State Senator Pacione-Zayas
On June 24, Executive Director Steve Vick summarized the work he, his dedicated staff, dedicated teachers, the Board of Directors of the Infant Welfare Society of ... -
LOUD for the premiere of “Your Life, Your Power!” Film on National HIV Testing Day
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – LOUD, an AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) affinity group that stands for âLatino, Outreach, Understanding, Divisionâ, is set to ... -
‘We can’t stop it’: Florida Keys will soon be overwhelmed as climate crisis escalates
Florida Keys face climate disaster caused by sea ââlevel rise. Florida officials gathered in the city of Marathon on Monday and said they plan to raise ... -
Abbott leads GOP push for Trump-style border measures – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Promise to build a wall. Descriptions of American homes “overrun” by immigrants and a trail of “carnage”. Plans to arrest cross-border workers and transport them to ... -
COMPANY: Claudia Rios of First Community Mortgage in Murfreesboro among the top 250 Latin American mortgage makers nationwide
Claudia Rios, Senior Loan Officer at Murfreesboro-based First Community Mortgage, was named in the seventh annual Latin America’s 250 Best Mortgage Makers, recognizing top Latin American ... -
NRDC stands with Farmers of Color in debt relief disputes
The NRDC joined Rural Coalition, Intertribal Agriculture Council, North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers Land Loss Prevention and 22 other organizations in an amicus brief defending ... -
New York’s inequality issues are as big as the city’s next mayor will run
(Bloomberg) – In their campaigns for mayor of New York, top candidates Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley pledged to reduce crime and repair social ... -
‘Water is coming’: Florida Keys face harsh reality as seas rise | Florida
Lngos famous for their spectacular fishing, sprawling coral reefs and literary inhabitants such as Ernest Hemingway, the Florida Keys now recognize a previously unthinkable reality: They ... -
JP Morgan Wealth Management Launches HBCU Scholarships
After a mega-bank pledges to spend $ 30 billion to advance racial equity and hire 300 black and Latino financial advisors over the next five years, ... -
USDA Fights in Court to Keep Debt Relief Program | 2021-06-22
The Biden administration struggles in court to preserve a key part of its racial equity agenda – $ 4 billion in debt relief for socially disadvantaged ... -
Commerce and ArtsFund grant nearly $ 11 million in pandemic relief to Washington nonprofits
More than 700 organizations in 34 counties receive grants to help recover from impacts of COVID-19 SEATTLE, WA. – ArtsFund, in partnership with the Washington State ... -
Entravision’s Shoboy Show is now syndicated in two additional Hispanic markets, Houston and San Diego
SANTA MONICA, California, June 22, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), one of the world’s leading media technology and marketing companies, today announced ... -
Racial reparations at the USDA
The worst policy of the Biden administration that you have probably never heard of is section 1005 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Section ... -
For a fairer marijuana industry, the state should fund loans
It took almost three years for Western Front, Chelsea’s premier recreational marijuana retail store, to open since the company was formed in early 2018. During that ... -
Interventions needed to avoid a “wave” of seizures, evictions: report
As the United States recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, averting some of the worst fears of an economic collapse, experts warn millions of families are still ... -
judge suspends race-based farm debt payments | Agriculture News
A federal judge issued a ruling on June 10 that ended the Joe Biden administration’s plan to repay farm loan debt to âsocially disadvantagedâ farmers using ... -
Business Highlights | Overview of the main economic stories
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has signaled it may act sooner than expected to start slowing down low interest rate policies that helped fuel a rapid ... -
Your next client will likely be Hispanic
According to the State of Hispanic Property Report, some 8.3 million Latinos under the age of 45 are now “mortgage ready.” But that doesn’t mean they ... -
HITN Airs Exclusive “Vacunate Por Todos” Program Addressing Common Vaccine Concerns And Questions Among The Latin American Community
The special one-hour program “Vacúnate Por Todos” will be presented by internationally renowned news anchor and award-winning journalist Maria Elena Salinas and Vida Y Salud editor-in-chief ... -
New data set examines home buying trends in 2020
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the availability of data on 2020 mortgage transactions at 4,475 U.S. financial institutions (banks, savings associations, credit unions ... -
“The dollar you save today will save your butt tomorrow”
Rapper, businessman and activist Michael Render, known to the world as Killer Mike, has long been a strong advocate for black political and economic empowerment. Render ... -
Why Indigenous Street Vendors Offer Free Meals in Los Angeles
Last Saturday, in the height of a scorching afternoon, Adela Ruiz and her husband, Paco, jumped out of their van and rushed to set up a ... -
Argentine Parliament to host next Latin American Jewish Congress
The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Sergio Massa, anticipated that the The Latin American Jewish Congress will organize a meeting with the National Congress to ... -
VP Kamala Harris Announces $ 1.25 Billion for Community Lenders | Richmond Free Press
WASHINGTON Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday that the Biden administration is distributing $ 1.25 billion to hundreds of community lenders in an effort to ... -
Michigan House Republicans: End pandemic $ 300 unemployment benefit
LANSING – With the end of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, Republicans at Michigan House voted Thursday to end increased unemployment assistance for ... -
Atlanta HBCU Raises $ 90 Million to Support Diversity in Finance |
To ensure that students of color are able to capitalize on this success, three global companies are investing $ 90 million in three major historically black ... -
“Building back better” starts with our buildings
No one should have to skip a meal or postpone buying necessary medications just to be able to afford an energy bill. And yet a shocking ... -
Atlanta HBCUs Get $ 90 Million to Power Financial Diversity |
Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, and Spelman will help students build career paths in alternative investments through a 10-year partnership with three companies and the Wharton School. Unsplash ... -
NJ wants to protect women during election campaign, but sexual harassment bill mired in politics, critics say
Landmark bill that would make New Jersey one of the first states in the country to ban sexual harassment in political campaigns is back in consideration ... -
Are whites bad for the environment?
Dear Umbra, Are whites bad for the environment? Do whites have a significantly higher carbon footprint than people of color? – Just understand the systemic truths ... -
Black America Needs a “New Normal”: Equitable Access to Credit to Build Wealth – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentry
As federal lawmakers seek to understand how best to pull the country out of health and financial crises, many advocates are calling for a new paradigm: ... -
With end of moratorium, more than 8 million households risk foreclosure or eviction
Even as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus pandemic, more than 2 million homeowners are behind on their mortgages and face being forced out of their ... -
With the end of the moratorium, more than 8 million homes risk foreclosure or eviction
Even as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus pandemic, more than 2 million homeowners are behind on their mortgages and face being forced out of their ... -
Latinas Exit Workforce at Highest Rate, See Slow Recovery | Business and finance
PHOENIX (AP) – Teresa Marez has spent 14 years building a solid client base as a hairdresser in San Antonio. When her son, who has autism, ... -
JPMorgan Chase Strengthens Commitment to Close the Housing Affordability Gap for Black and Latin Households
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Today, JPMorgan Chase announced new measures to close the housing affordability gap as part of its $ 30 billion pledge to help ... -
The Democrats’ Awakening Autopsy – The Patriot Post
After Mitt Romney passed up the opportunity to oust Barack Obama in 2012, losing despite Obama’s “jobless recovery” and reluctant support from a Tea Party movement ... -
Trump to visit US-Mexico border with Texas governor
US Homeland Security Chief Alejandro Mayorkas said on Tuesday that the southern US border was not open to irregular migration, adding that the Biden administration was ... -
Homeland security chief says US-Mexico border is not open
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas looks up during a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on the Department’s Budget Request on Capitol Hill ... -
In Colombia, protest leaders say they will suspend anti-government marches
BOGOTA, Colombia – Leaders of protests in Colombia said on Tuesday they would stop organizing marches in the country’s largest cities after seven weeks of anti-government ... -
Here is a list of restaurants and other businesses for sale in Alexandria | ALX now
Ready to go into business? The latest ads on BizBuySell show businesses for sale in and around Alexandria. Many are restaurants, which have been severely affected ... -
Ohio’s ‘Voltage Valley’ seeks to grow its EV workforce
Auto industry jobs are returning to Ohio’s Mahoning Valley with the growth of a nascent electric vehicle manufacturing cluster. Now local leaders are taking action to ... -
The city does not know what to do with the status of Onate
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – After a June 2020 protest ended in a shootout, the city of Albuquerque moved quickly to put a controversial statue of Juan ... -
PRA Group appoints Peggy Turne
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in the acquisition and collection of NPLs, today announced ... -
Ismail Sirdah explains how to make sure you have the right promoter for your event
Organizing an event is one thing, but promoting an event is quite another. Ismail Sirdah is a professional businessman and event planner who is currently the ... -
Community calendar | Community | goskagit.com
m Burlington-Edison Youth Soccer registration for the fall season 2021 is open until June 30. For ages 5 to 14, from $ 90 with scholarships available. ... -
From vaccine sharing to climate, G-7 negotiates performance agreements
FALMOUTH, England (AP) – The Group of Seven Wealthy Democracies have concluded their first face-to-face summit in two years at a seaside resort in southwest England. ... -
Federal college loan program can trap parents in debt
Kate Schweizer and her husband didn’t want their two daughters, just 13 months apart, to start their adulthood with college debt, so they borrowed a lot ... -
Biden signs bill to designate Pulse Nightclub, 2016 massacre scene, national monument
In the coming days, President Joe Biden will sign legislation designating Pulse Nightclub, one of the deadliest mass shootings in history, as a national monument, according ... -
2021 Best & Shining Online MBAs: Yenny Andrade Castillo, University of Maryland (Smith)
âPassionate and motivated problem solver and always ready to collaborate and work with others as a team. “ Age: 47 Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia Fun fact about ... -
home loan program aims to boost rural economies | New
(Lyon) – Homeownership remains out of reach for many working families in Nebraska due to stagnant wages and lack of access to traditional mortgages. Kim Preston, ... -
Half of Idaho Falls Renters ‘Overcharged’, Report Says | Government
About half of Idaho Falls renters and a quarter of landlords have “expense fees,” according to a city-commissioned report on barriers to fair housing released Thursday ... -
There are too few Latino nurses. Covid has shown how important they are.
Registered nurse Luis Medina entered his shift in December and learned that a Covid-19 positive patient was resisting wearing his oxygen mask. Despite repeated attempts by ... -
Virginia receives billions of federal dollars. Former Gov. Doug Wilder says part should go to HBCUs. | Education
Last month, Northam set priorities on how to spend the $ 4.3 billion. While public schools were on the list, Northam’s concern seems more directed towards ... -
Platinum Vape partners with comedian George Lopez to launch “Chingón”, a cannabis brand focused on Latinos
On the way to conquer the Latin market George sadler, CEO of Platinum Vape, announced Thursday Benzinga cannabis time that his company is in partnership with ... -
After debate polls show Andrew Yang running neck and neck with Eric Adams
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OVERVIEW: US CPI Inflation Bounces Again But Won’t Change Fed’s Transitional View
NEW YORK (CIHI) – Headline inflation in the United States, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), jumped again in May, but the US Federal ... -
Wednesday sports in brief | Bradenton’s Herald
MLB BALTIMORE (AP) – New York Mets hitter Pete Alonso has accused Major League Baseball of manipulating baseballs to harm the earning potential of star free ... -
Wednesday sports in brief | State
MLB BALTIMORE (AP) – New York Mets hitter Pete Alonso has accused Major League Baseball of manipulating baseballs to harm the earning potential of star free ... -
The Michigan Redistribution Commission has asked for advice. There are plenty.
The group faces the loss of a seat in Congress due to low population growth. Among the challenges: Districts must align based on population (210,000-250,000 per ... -
06-21-31 / HAF AUDIENCE | Legal Notice
Posted in Tulsa World, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, June 10-13, 2021 REVISED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Oklahoma Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is ... -
When is Newsom’s recall election? Maybe sooner than you think | New
Californians will almost certainly vote this year to oust Governor Gavin Newsom. But when? There is surprisingly little certainty about the date of an election that ... -
Entravision Communications Corporation Expands Global Digital Footprint with Acquisition of MediaDonuts, a Leading Digital Marketing and Advertising Company
SANTA MONICA, Calif .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC) (âEntravisionâ or âthe Companyâ) today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive ... -
The 5th Annual POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Expo Virtually Returns to Continue Helping Local Latin American Business Owners Launch, Support and Grow Their Businesses Beyond the Pandemic
LOS ANGELES–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Univision Los Angeles announced its 5th annual POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Expo, an event created to empower Latin American small business owners to ... -
FEMA Disaster Assistance Often Widens Racial Disparities
Research published in 2018 found that, for white Americans, living in a county hit by a major disaster was a financial boon. These white residents have ... -
Opinion: Fairness of agricultural loans | Big tower
Woody Guthrie had a lot to say about the greed of bankers who gave crop loans at usurious interest rates to ungrateful farmers, then grabbed them ... -
Round 2 – POLITICO
2ND ROUND: California officials will hold a special meeting tomorrow on state emergency rules at the Covid-19 workplace just days after reviewing safety measures on the ... -
Campaigners rally in Othello Park to call for rent cancellation and continued moratorium
by Hannah Krieg Tenant Rights Advisor Julissa Sanchez read on her phone during the Cancel Rent rally at Othello Park on the afternoon of Saturday, June ... -
Cook County Treasurer’s Tool compares debt burden to home value
A new tool created by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas lets landowners know how much of local government debt is owed to them. The unique tool ... -
Cargill Invests in Tuskegee’s Next Generation of Food and Agriculture Leaders Through College Scholarships and Career Development Initiatives
June 07, 2021 Contact: Kawana McGough, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing Many students face barriers to success, ranging from granting tuition fees to accessing ... -
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Shows Real Estate Share Of Public Debt
âThe idea behind this is that people are starting to understand that when they buy real estate in Cook County, they are also buying a long-term ... -
Top New York City mayoral candidates include ex-cop and trash boss
New York’s next mayor will inherit a city budget deficit of $ 3.9 billion for fiscal 2023 and a job market still below 550,000 jobs compared ... -
5 things to watch out for in the final days of the 2021 state legislature
ALBANY – Even though governors’ inquiries and COVID-19 occupy most of the political air, state lawmakers are still trying to end the 2021 legislative session with ... -
Federal College PLUS loans can trap parents in debt
“Things are getting really out of hand for borrowers facing repeated economic or financial ups and downs, especially when they have high interest loans like PLUS ... -
Only Letitia James running against Governor Cuomo in 2022 could overthrow him
In about a year, there’s a good chance that the still-stubborn Governor Cuomo will run for a fourth term. Since his youth, this has been his ... -
Bribing people for COVID-19 vaccines might work well in the United States
US President Joe Biden’s announcement last week that Anheuser-Busch InBev would be donating beer was the latest attempt to bribe Americans hesitant to get vaccinated. Other ... -
Ethnic Businesses in the Post-Pandemic: Catching the Boom or Being Left Behind? | Blogs / Reviews
Since the start of the pandemic, 200,000 small American businesses have closed permanently. Access to federal loans was limited. How can ethnic entrepreneurs stay afloat as ... -
Sally Sliger, of Mead, is the first million dollar winner
A Weld County health worker has won the first million dollar Colorado vaccine lottery draw and urged those who have not been immune to COVID-19 to ... -
Diversify entrepreneurship with the entrepreneur of ERShares
EEmpowering women and minority entrepreneurs is key to strengthening minority communities, says CEO and founder of Lafayette Square Damien Dwin in a recent article for Financial ... -
Bias in the mortgage approval process
The mortgage approval process refers to the steps involved in obtaining a mortgage. Estimates indicate that nearly two-thirds of a typical American household’s wealth comes from ... -
Ally Bank eliminates overdraft fees
This week, only online banking institution Ally Bank announced that it would no longer charge overdraft fees to its customers. This is good news for their ... -
Advocates push for health insurance for all children in RI, regardless of immigration status – Uprise RI
Representative David Morales and senator Sandra Cano called for the adoption of their legislation (H5714 / S0576) at a State House press conference on Thursday to ... -
Covid-19 Vaccination Incentives: Free Beer, Cash and Guns Increase Youth Vaccination Rates
President Joe Biden’s announcement last week that Anheuser-Busch InBev would give away beer was the latest offer to bribe Americans hesitant to get vaccinated. Other officials ... -
Eviction cases follow people for years. It is not fair. – Next city
For most people, the start of a new job, especially one with a higher income, means the start of new opportunities. When Jessica (a pseudonym to ... -
Eliminate bank overdraft fees that attack people who cannot afford it | Editorial
In an age when even some libraries are waiving late fees for books, what makes banks think it’s a good idea to impose high overdraft fees ... -
30-year mortgage rates stay in 2 for a week, reports Freddie Mac
You have money matters. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you stay on top of your money for over four decades. We continually strive ... -
USDA helps socially disadvantaged producers
In May, the USDA began implementing farm debt relief and other assistance to socially disadvantaged producers, in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ... -
The CFPB publishes a report on the financing of prefabricated housing
On May 27, the CFPB released a report providing information on the financing of manufactured homes, which is a source of loans for millions of manufactured ... -
The first online wellness service for Latinos around the world created by Latino therapists
OpcionYo Launches Online Service Providing Accessible, Quality Health Care For Latinos OpcionYo allows Latinos to live every day #TuMundoMejor MIAMI, June 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / ... -
Plain Talk: Discriminated for Decades, Black Farmers Deserve Relief | Dave zweifel
Biden Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack defended the debt repayment program at a briefing in May, saying coronavirus first aid had gone disproportionately to white farmers. He ... -
Marcos Sanchez of Embrace Home Loans named Best Latino Designer in 2021 by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
NAHREP Top 250 Latin American Mortgage Makers Report recognizes individuals whose hard work and dedication to homeownership led them to close an exceptional number of mortgages ... -
Many residents of the Inland Empire earn below what is needed for housing
SE Williams | Black Voice News The message was retweeted 94,000 times when Kate posted on Twitter earlier this year: âI’m paying $ 1,400 a month ... -
How Housing Discrimination and the White Leak Divided America
June 2, 2021 THE LIFE of white and black Americans is very different. Black residents, for example, generally have a lower life expectancy and lower educational ... -
DOJ settles with Pennsylvania city on language barrier
CBC Teacher who revealed herself as transgender in school inspires her students and colleagues to live their truths Michael Megenbir was someone who generally separated his ... -
Restaurant revitalization fund designed to be fairer than paycheck protection program
At the start of the pandemic, government assistance to business owners was not distributed fairly to minorities. As new federal funding, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, rolls ... -
Expect Scams at Colorado Million Dollar Draws for Vaccinated Adults
The daily beast ‘Lisey’s Story’ is Stephen King’s most star-studded adaptation since ‘the Shining’ Apple TV + Directed by Pablo LarraÃn (Jackie, the next Spencer), produced ... -
Targeting ‘Critical Race Theory’, Republicans Shake American Schools
To recognize that systemic racism continues in America, he said, one need only look at how often more difficult it is for black homebuyers to get ...