Community Reinvestment Act Policy
This Community Reinvestment Act Policy Template addresses policies, procedures and processes for a bank, credit union, or other type of financial institution to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in order to meet the credit needs of the local communities in which the institution is chartered that is consistent with the safe and sound operation of the institution.
Table of Contents
- Purpose and Contents – Topic 1
- Policy Statement – Topic 2
- Structure of Accountability – Topic 3
- Definitions – Topic 4
- Performance Tests, Standards and Ratings – Topic 5
- Small and Intermediate Small Bank Performance Standards – Topic 6
- Strategic Plan Guidelines – Topic 7
- Assigned Ratings – Topic 8
- Effect of CRA Performance on Applications – Topic 9
- Ratings Under Appendix A – Topic 10
- Assessment Area Delineation – Topic 11
- Data Collection, Reporting and Disclosure – Topic 12
- CRA Public File and Notice – Topic 13
- Disclosure and Reporting of CRA Related Agreements – Topic 14
- Non-Discrimination Policy – Topic 15
- Complaint Policy – Topic 16
- CRA Branch Closure Policy – Topic 17
- Charitable Contributions Policy – Topic 18
- Staff Training – Topic 19
- Retention of Documentation – Topic 20
Recent updates to this product:
01/03/23 Update
Joint Release – Agencies Release Annual CRA Asset-Size Threshold Adjustments for Small and Intermediate Small Institutions
02/15/22 Update
OCC Bulletin 2022-2 – State Community Reinvestment Laws; Consumer Complaint: Input from State Officials and Consumer Complaint Referrals from States
01/03/22 Update
Joint Release – Agencies Release Annual CRA Asset-Size Threshold Adjustments for Small and Intermediate Small Institutions
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