Unlock the Power of Community Development: A Must-Watch Webinar for Small and Intermediate Banks

Date Recorded: April 1, 2025
Presented by: Ginger McCullough, CRCM, Manager, Forvis Mazars, LLP

Are you ready to elevate your bank’s impact and compliance? Join us for an exclusive two-hour webinar designed to empower Small and Intermediate Small Banks (ISBs) with the knowledge and tools to excel under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

Why Attend?

The CRA is more than just a regulation—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community. This webinar will guide you through the critical addition of “Community Development” to your bank’s evaluation as it transitions to an ISB. Learn how to meet the credit needs of your entire community, including low and moderate-income neighborhoods, distressed areas, and more.

What You’ll Gain:

• Comprehensive Understanding: Dive deep into the CRA and its impact on different bank sizes.
• Expert Insights: Learn from industry experts about the Community Development (CD) Test and its components.
• Practical Examples: Get clarity on CD loans, investments, and services examples.
• Regulatory Guidance: Navigate the CRA regulations and Q&As issued by regulatory agencies with ease.

Key Topics Covered:

• Thresholds for Intermediate Small Banks
• Defining “Community Development”
• Identifying Community Development Loans, Investments, and Services
• Mastering the CD Test
• Understanding “Primary Purpose” and “Responsiveness”