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What was the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?

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Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) An act passed by Congress in 1977 to encourage financial institutions to meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.



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A law that encouraged bank lending in low-income areas

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