Letters to Regulators: Letter to OCC Urging Greater Language Access for LEP consumers with Bank Digital Activities
Letter urging OCC to encourage banks to provide greater language access as banks use more technology in banking services.
NEWS RELEASE: Labor Dept.’s ESG Proposal Will Cause Confusion Among Fiduciaries, Losses for Retirement Savers
The Proposal will impose new costs on beneficiaries, undermine American’s retirement security, and impede investment decisions that would lead to a more sustainable economy and society.
NEWS RELEASE: Senate HEALS Act Misses the Mark for Families; Leaves Them At Risk of Losing Their Homes
It is absolutely critical for the well-being of families, communities and the economy that homes are protected. Congress needs to enact measures to protect homeowners and renters, including the following mortgage protections, which our organizations have been advocating:
Letter to Regulators: AFREF opposes DOL rule proposal to restrict ESG investing
AFREF urges the Department of Labor to withdraw their proposed rule entitled “Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments.” It discourages fiduciaries from considering environmental, social and governmental (ESG) factors in their investments and creates burdens for investors looking to be socially conscious.
Joint Letter: AFR, 55 Orgs Oppose Senate Bill that Fails to Protect Student Borrowers
On July 28, Americans for Financial Reform joined 55 other organizations in submitting a letter to Senate leadership in opposition to the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act, released as a part of the HEALS Act. Young Invincibles led this effort with Americans for
NEWS RELEASE: Bad Underwriting Standards in Fed Lending Programs Could Support Insolvent Firms
“The failure to effectively control underwriting standards is one more example of ‘heads they win, tails we lose’ support for Wall Street.”
LETTER TO REGULATORS: Poor Underwriting Standards in Federal Reserve Emergency Lending Programs Could Lead to Support for Insolvent Firms
You can view or download the letter here.
NEWS RELEASE: Consumer, Civil Rights, and Housing Groups Call on U.S. Senate to Save Family Homes and Stop Evictions in Next COVID-19 Bill
“We urge you to include these mortgage provisions in the next COVID-19 relief legislation. They will provide homeowners the temporary relief they need to get back on their feet and successfully rebuild their lives.”
Letter to Congress: Letter from over 50 groups in support of mortgage relief in next covid-19 relief package
Letter from over 50 groups urging Senate leadership to include mortgage protections in the next COVID-19 relief package.
NEWS RELEASE: Turning a Blind-Eye to Discrimination in Housing, HUD Further Harms AFFH Mandate
Yesterday, HUD finalized a new AFFH rule that is completely contrary to the intent of the AFFH mandate. Instead of furthering fair housing, the rule effectively eliminates a critical tool for addressing discrimination and segregation in our communities.