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Banking and Community Perspectives
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Texas: Achievements and Challenges
This issue provides an overview of the LIHTC program, a current market-condition analysis and an update on recent regulatory changes. Read more »
Interagency Questions and Answers (Q&As) Regarding Community Reinvestment
This publication is a summary to give a quick overview of the Q&A updates. It is designed for bank CEOs, presidents, CRA and compliance officers, and others who have an interest in the CRA. Refer to Regulation BB and the Federal Register for complete information. Read it 
e-Perspectives
Snapshot of Mortgage Delinquencies and Residential Foreclosures in Texas
The Texas housing market has weakened as home sales and construction have dropped. While home prices have edged down, Texas looks relatively good compared with other areas of the country where values have seen double-digit declines. Read more »
The Changing Economy: The New Community Development Lending Environment
June 10, 2009
Federal Reserve Bank Dallas, Houston Branch. Details
Financial Reform to Address Systemic Risk
Speech by Chairman Ben S. Bernanke. Read more
The Financial Crisis: A Timeline of Events and Policy Actions
“This web site was created to provide the public with useful information about major financial events and policy actions, both over the past months and going forward,” James Bullard, St. Louis Fed President. Read more
Building Wealth Instructor's Manual
The latest addition to the Building Wealth toolkit is complete with suggestions for instructor-led discussions and student activities. The manual includes the Building Wealth CD-ROM and directions for using the interactive tools on the CD to enhance student participation. View PDF or order by calling 214-922-5254.
Texas Dept. of Banking Train-the-Trainer Financial Education Workshops
Statewide, Beginning February 11, 2009
At these one-day workshops in McAllen, Dallas,
Houston and Lubbock, the Dallas Fed Community
Affairs group, in partnership with the Texas Department of Banking, will introduce the newest addition to the Building Wealth toolbox, an Instructors Manual. Other curricula include the FDIC's Money Smart and Junior
Achievement. More information and registration
Federal Reserve System Conference
Innovative Financial Services for the Underserved: Opportunities and Outcomes, April 16-17, 2009, Washington D.C
This conference explored the role, processes and outcomes of innovation in financial services for low- and moderate-income consumers and underserved populations. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was keynote speaker.
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Bank on Houston Campaign
This new program to introduce the benefits of banking to Houston-area residents was launched on January 12, 2009. Program partners hope to open a minimum of 10,000 new accounts in 2009 and increase accessibility to quality money management education. Partners include 20 local banks and credit unions; numerous community organizations; the FDIC; the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch; and the National League of Cities. Read more
Foreclosure Resource Center
A listing of local and national events, news, resources and information about foreclosure prevention for consumers, financial institutions, community development professionals and neighborhood groups. Read more » |
