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A bridge to affordable housing

Independent Banker

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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College Pays Off Hackers With $28K In Bitcoin

PYMNTS

In consultation with district and college leadership, outside cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, a payment of $28,000 was made by the district. Hackers reportedly hit the University of Virginia, the University of Central Florida, the University of Connecticut and Michigan State University, to name a few. Francisco C.

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President Biden Issues Executive Order Directing HUD to Review Fair Housing Act Disparate Impact Rule

CFPB Monitor

As a result, the 2020 Rule will likely face an uphill battle to remain intact when reviewed by new HUD leadership. In Inclusive Communities , which was decided in 2015, the U. The 2020 Rule has been widely criticized by consumer advocates and HUD’s proposal of the 2020 Rule met with strong criticism from Democratic lawmakers.