Tag: credit_access

USDA Modernizes Farm Loans to Boost Farmer Access to Credit

3 Sep 2026 4:21 p.m.

The USDA is enhancing farm loan access for farmers and ranchers by modernizing policies and technology. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens and expedite the application process for direct and guaranteed loans, strengthening financial security.

Politics and Government Business Federal Government Economy Agriculture USDA Farm Loans Credit Access Farmers Ranchers Farm Service Agency Loan Modernization
OCC Releases July 2026 CRA Performance Evaluations for 14 Banks

30 Jul 2026 3:16 p.m. · Source: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

The OCC released CRA performance evaluations for 14 banks and savings associations for July 2026. Ratings ranged from 'Outstanding' for several institutions to 'Needs to Improve' for one, assessing their commitment to community credit needs, including low- and moderate-income areas.

Business Politics and Government Federal Government Banking Economy Social Issues Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)Financial Regulation Banking Industry OCC Bank Performance Community Development Credit Access Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)