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Aura Completes $50M Social Bond For 32K+ Loans
Financial Inclusion // March 21, 2019

Aura, a community development financial institution that provides cost-friendly loans to families, has completed a $50 million private social bond issuance, the company announced on Thursday (Mar. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Treasury Department Asks For Relaxed Penalties For Community Reinvestment Act
Regulation // April 04, 2018

The Treasury Department has recommended that U.S. regulators ease up on penalties for banks that fail to adhere to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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White House Faces Opposition to Efforts to Reduce CDFI Fund

March 20, 2025
White House efforts to cut spending on a low-income lending program, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), are reportedly encountering opposition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Aura Completes $50M Social Bond For 32K+ Loans

March 21, 2019
Aura, a community development financial institution that provides cost-friendly loans to families, has completed a $50 million private social bond issuance, the company announced on Thursday (Mar. 21). Get the...

Treasury Department Asks For Relaxed Penalties For Community Reinvestment Act

April 04, 2018
The Treasury Department has recommended that U.S. regulators ease up on penalties for banks that fail to adhere to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Get the Full Story Complete the...