Woodstock Institute finds regular credit unions not serving low-income people, investments help low-income credit unions hit their stride, stable and diverse communities elusive in Chicago, Chicago banks agree to improve service.
Credit union services debate intensifies, national collaboration ends bank-payday lender partnership between Brickyard Bank and Check N' Go, community development banks thrive, State Farm Bank practices critiqued. MAF Bancorp investigated for fair lending violations.
Segregated mortgage market drives lending abuses, consumers pushed into spiraling debt, sunshine provision leaves non-profits out in the cold, where banks do business, micro-entrepreneurs network for success.
Predatory lending victory in Illinois, payday loan alternatives save consumers money, letting the sun shine on nonprofits, Woodstock Institute salutes Martin Eakes of Self-Help Credit Union, Firstar changes service area in response to Institute's concerns.
