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January 10, 2013 -
Publication
Center for Responsible Lending: Qualified Mortgages Protect Borrowers
The Center for Responsible Lending has published a fact sheet to help consumers navigate the qualified mortgage borrowing process. Read More
March 21, 2012 -
In the Media
"Durham's Center for Responsible Lending Wins $2 Million MacArthur Award"
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February 16, 2012 -
Press release
MacArthur Announces 2012 Winners of Award for Creative and Effective Nonprofits
Their missions are diverse – from protecting ecosystems to defending children’s rights, from empowering girls to strengthening neighborhoods, from investigative reporting to eliminating abusive financial practices. Read More
February 16, 2012 -
Grantee Profile
Center for Responsible Lending, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Center for Responsible Lending researches and publicizes predatory lending practices to advance reforms that help ordinary Americans.
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February 16, 2012 -
Article
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions: Past Recipients
Since 2006, MacArthur has recognized and awarded over 50 organizations for their innovative approaches to solving problems across the Foundation's programs. Read More
October 26, 2010 -
From the field
President Signs Bill Creating New Consumer Financial Protection Agency
MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending played a lead role in the formation of the Bureau, which will put in place comprehensive mortgage protections and help borrowers facing foreclosure. Read More
March 25, 2010 -
From the field
Bank of America Eliminates Costly Overdraft Fees
Research and advocacy by MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending played a leading role in spurring the bank's policy shift, expected to save customers hundreds of millions of dollars. Read More
October 29, 2009 -
Publication
Report Helps Prompt Banks to Modify Overdraft Fees
The Center for Responsible Lending, a MacArthur grantee, released a report on the overdraft fees collected by banks and credit unions, which helped prompt fee modification by some of the nation's biggest banks. Read More
February 12, 2009 -
Commentary
MacArthur's Jonathan Fanton Presses For More Housing-Related Grants
In this op-ed published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges foundations to focus on housing issues in the wake of the foreclosure crisis. Read More
October 15, 2008 -
Press release
MacArthur Commits $68 Million to Foreclosure Prevention and Mitigation in Chicago
To help combat the growing lending crisis and the rise of foreclosures in Chicago, MacArthur is investing $68 million in grants and low-interest loans in foreclosure prevention and mitigation efforts in local neighborhoods. Read More
June 10, 2008 -
From the field
Ohio Sets Cap on Payday Loan Interest Rates
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland signed legislation that will cap interest rates on payday loans to 28 percent, compared with current rates that approach 400 percent. MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending provided technical assistance, research ... Read More