City National revamps mortgage after redlining settlement

The Royal Bank of Canada subsidiary is now offering grants of up to $50,000 in majority-Black or Hispanic census tracts in the metro Los Angeles market as part of a larger initiative to boost lending in underserved communities. Continue reading

Wells Fargo providing $10K in down payment assistance in 8 metros

To qualify for grants being made through Wells Fargo’s existing Special Purpose Credit Program, homebuyers can’t earn more than 120 percent of the area median income. Continue reading

US Bank, UWM join movement to boost minority lending

With Fannie and Freddie leading the charge, a growing number of lenders are using special purpose credit programs to boost homeownership in underserved communities. Continue reading