Comptroller Deposited $10 Million in Public Funds to Spring Bank Branch as Part of Program to Increase Access to Financial Services in Historically Underserved Communities New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development […]
By ag.ny.gov | Editorial credit: madamF / shutterstock.com Equifax Reported Incorrect Credit Scores to Lenders, Inflating Costs for New Yorkers NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Equifax Information Services, LLC (Equifax) for inaccurately reporting tens of thousands of New Yorkers’ credit scores to lenders, inflating costs for loans and […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo Credit: Standret / shutterstock.com Homeownership is one of the most effective tools for building and transferring wealth in the United States, yet systemic barriers have historically prevented many Black and Latino families from accessing it. These barriers—rooted in discriminatory practices, economic inequalities, and unequal access to credit—have contributed significantly […]
