Community Reinvestment
State CRA Policy Brief
A robust Maryland State CRA would ensure that the thousands of loans originated ,and the billions of dollars held by state financial and lending institutions are invested in communities equitably. Harnessing these investment dollars is key to increasing economic development for historically disinvested communities-expanding pathways to homeownership, small business ownership, and access to financial products and services.
Bank Branch Closures
Banks take deposits from throughout our communities but branch closures are particularly harmful to low-income residents and those without access to transportation or broadband services. We work with community members to advocate around branch closures. Read coverage here. https://www.wbaltv.com/article/bank-of-america-branch-closes-in-brooklyn-baltimore/38570257#