Opportunity Finance Network warns OCC, FDIC CRA proposal weakens incentives for community investment

Reuters2026/08/06 19:25

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Opportunity Finance Network warned proposed OCC-FDIC changes to the Community Reinvestment Act would weaken incentives for bank community investment.
CEO Harold Pettigrew said the proposal risks reducing private capital for affordable housing, small businesses, small farms, community development.
OFN flagged concerns over revised bank asset thresholds, narrower community investment definitions, grant treatment that underweights their role.
OFN plans a formal comment urging a unified interagency CRA framework with the Federal Reserve to improve consistency and certainty.
OFN said the final rule should be judged on whether it strengthens capital flows to underserved communities, calling for major revisions.

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Opportunity Finance Network warns OCC, FDIC CRA proposal weakens incentives for community investment

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