Insurance Information for Consumers and Homeowners
July 7, 2010
Links to information on insurance for consumers and homeowners. Read More
GRCRC Comments on M&T Bank's CRA Performance
July 6, 2010
The Greater Rochester Community Reinvestment Coalition's (convened by the Empire Justice Center) comments on M&T Bank's mortgage lending and community development performance for its CRA exam. Read More
Mortgage Lending and Foreclosure Prevention Advocates
June 25, 2010
The following are descriptions and links to state and national advocates working on issues pertaining to mortgage lending and foreclosure prevention. Read More
Representing Homeowners at Mandatory Settlement Conferences
March 3, 2010
Mandatory settlement conferences are now an integral component to the foreclosure process for subprime loans. The governor has signed a new law that expands the settlement conferences to all residential loans. Pro Bono lawyers have been approved to represent homeowners for the limited capacity of these settlement conferences. This training addresses important considerations for lawyers willing to represent homeowners in this capacity. Read More
New Approaches to Stabilizing Homeowners and Communities in Western NY
May 16, 2008
This taped broadcast is geared towards housing counselors, legal services organizations, lenders, public officials, community-based organizations, and anyone who is concerned with the impact of the foreclosure crisis on homeowners and neighborhoods in the western part of the State. Discussion topics include information about housing counseling standards, specialized foreclosure trainings, State programs addressing the foreclosure issue, and successful approaches to reducing foreclosures, among other topics. Read More
Celebrating 30 Years of the Community Reinvestment Act
January 24, 2008
On January 24, 2008, the Greater Rochester Community Reinvestment Coalition and Empire Justice Center presented a forum celebrating 30 years of the Community Reinvestment Act. This forum is presented online in four parts. Read More