Kadince Blog

By Jaidyn Crookston | April 23, 2024 | 14 Minute Read

  Why you should partner with another financial institution  Have you ever thought of partnering with another financial institution? You work with community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and community members, why not oth...

By Jaidyn Crookston | October 31, 2023 | 10 Minute Read

Whether you like it or not, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulatory change is here.    Unless you’re near retirement age and can say, “I’m out,” the new CRA rules are likely to bring more pressure to your department and make y...

By Jaidyn Crookston | July 20, 2021 | 6 Minute Read

Are you looking for ways to get CRA credit for your financial institution? With so many possible activities and so few details about what counts for CRA credit, it can be difficult to figure out which activities will be the most ben...

By Linda Ezuka | July 08, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Are you ready to partner with a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve talked a lot about the value and power of CDFI partnerships, and I know it can be overwhelming to get started. ...

By Linda Ezuka | July 01, 2021 | 8 Minute Read

Do you wish you could multiply your financial institution’s impact on the community and improve your CRA performance? Equity Equivalent Investments might be just what you need! Equity Equivalent Investments, or EQ2s, are investmen...

By Linda Ezuka | June 17, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Friend! Credit unions can be an essential ally for banks, helping with community development investments and your Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program.    Ready for a radical idea? Invest in a credit union to improve your CRA in...

By Linda Ezuka | May 31, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Want to boost your bank's CDFI partnerships? Download this CDFI partnership implementation checklist.   Download   Struggling to find ways to bring affordable, flexible capital into your community while creating net income for your ...