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Black Lives Matter
LIIF joins the millions of Americans and people across the world who are speaking out and standing up to say: Black lives matter. To all Black people, we see your pain and recognize the burdens of systemic racism that you bear, not just in this moment, but every day. We hear the call for each […]…
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Statement from the Low Income Investment Fund on the OCC’s Final CRA Rule
On May 20, 2020 the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a final rule on regulations governing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This rule comes just six weeks after more than 7,500 comment letters were submitted in response to the agency’s proposed changes to CRA – including a letter of opposition from […]…
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LIIF Launches Child Care COVID-19 Relief Efforts in NYC, SF Bay Area and D.C.
How our nation responds to the early care and education sector’s needs during the COVID-19 crisis will directly affect our nation’s economy, working families’ livelihoods and our children’s future wellbeing. Without adequate support, we risk the permanent loss of roughly half of the nation’s child care slots. To this end, the Low Income Investment Fund […]…
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LIIF Announces New Chief Strategy Officer
The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is excited to announce Lucy Arellano Baglieri as our new Chief Strategy Officer. In her role as a senior leader for the organization, Mrs. Arellano Baglieri will oversee LIIF’s Strategy, Development and Public Affairs team, and will lead implementation of LIIF’s strategic plan and social justice initiatives. “We were […]…
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LIIF Rejects Harmful Dialogue Used in COVID-19 Conversations
Dear friends, We are just beginning to understand the depth and breadth of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus in our nation. We know that it may change lives and livelihoods in profound ways. LIIF is committed to doing all we can to continue to serve families and communities that are likely to be […]…
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A Message from LIIF: Covid-19
All of us at LIIF have been monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, and we wanted to connect with you directly to share the steps we’re taking to keep our staff, borrowers, partners, and communities safe. In an effort to support the wellbeing of our staff, LIIF has transitioned to a remote work arrangement on […]…
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$15 Million Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Fund Launches in Atlanta
The city of Atlanta is making strides to expand housing in opportunity-rich neighborhoods and connect residents to community assets. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a plan to invest $1 billion in affordable housing to address the city’s critical need of 24,000 units. In response, LIIF and Enterprise Community Loan Fund have joined Invest […]…
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LIIF Funds Workforce Housing in New Orleans
LIIF recently provided a $5 million loan to Greencoast Enterprises and Iris Development (a local minority business enterprise) for the construction of Bourgoune Bywater, a new workforce housing and commercial development in New Orleans. Bourgoune Bywater will include 70 units, with 10% of the units reserved for low-income residents and the majority accessible for middle […]…
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CEOs of Four National CDFI Loan Funds Comment on CRA Rulemaking
Oversimplified CRA metrics would damage local responsiveness and lessen social impact Joint statement by LIIF CEO Daniel A. Nissenbaum, Capital Impact Partners President and CEO Ellis Carr, IFF CEO Joe Neri and Reinvestment Fund President and CEO Don Hinkle-Brown We are deeply concerned by Comptroller Joseph Otting’s proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), the […]…
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LIIF receives $3 million award from the District of Columbia Preservation Fund
LIIF is pleased to announce that we have been awarded $3 million from the District of Columbia Preservation Fund. The Fund provides quick access to short-term bridge, acquisition and pre-development financing for eligible borrowers to purchase and rehabilitate occupied building with more than five units. At least 50 percent of units must be currently affordable […]…
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