by Christina Hughes Babb | Nov 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Diversity
—Story by Cristin Espinosa The Bill Clinton Foundation has launched a virtual conference series titled “Building an Inclusive Recovery,” in which President Bill Clinton speaks with changemakers aiming to address racial and economic disparities in the wake of COVID-19....
by Christina Hughes Babb | Nov 13, 2020 | Member News
Five Star Global’s American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMCD) this week hosted its Fall Virtual Member Meeting, “Connecting Across Distances,” during which industry professionals gathered to address race and inclusion. AMDC’s Vice-Chair Jodi Gaines, Chief Client...
by Christina Hughes Babb | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
A primary goal of 1977’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was to reverse the effects of redlining, a practice by which the federal government and banks actively avoided lending to borrowers from lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Some housing advocates...
by Christina Hughes Babb | Nov 11, 2020 | Diversity
About 30-40 million American homeowners and renters face foreclosure or bankruptcy and loss of housing when protective moratoria expire December 31, studies show. Researchers add that the event would have a significant impact on minority homeowners. The global...
by Christina Hughes Babb | Nov 11, 2020 | Member News
Planet Home Lending, a national lender and servicer, has named Ben Hughes as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to support overall HR strategy and operations. “At a time when the industry is booming and demand for human capital outstrips supply, Ben...
