Community Reinvestment Act
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) encourages banking institutions to support the credit needs in the communities in which they are located. The CRA holds banking institutions to a standard obligation of local community support, including low and moderate income areas. The CRA continues to benefit communities, increasing access to resources and capital.
Posts on this page explore the background, leading practices, and information regarding the Community Reinvestment Act.
Introduction to the Community Reinvestment Act
Video introduction to the Community Reinvestment Act
The Small Bank and Intermediate Small Bank CRA Examination (2017)
Jeanne Bonds discusses the details of the CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) for Small Banks and Intermediate Small Banks in this short video.
Leading Practices for Effective CRA Programs
This short video provides information regarding the leading practices for creating effective CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) programming.
CRA Community Development Defined
Jeanne Bonds discusses the details of community development within the context of the CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) in this short video.