NCUA to host webinar on efforts to combat bias in home valuations

In recognition of National Homeownership Month, the NCUA will host a free webinar to discuss federal government efforts to combat bias in home valuations and increase opportunities for homeownership. The webinar – scheduled for June 21 at 1 p.m. Eastern – will also provide information about relevant resources available for consumers and credit union professionals.

During the webinar, NCUA Financial Literacy and Outreach Program Officer Ashley Gordon will moderate the discussion between a panel of speakers, including:

  1. NCUA Special Assistant to the Executive Director Shameka Sutton;
  2. Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Executive Director James Park;
  3. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Associate Director for Fair Lending James Wylie; and
  4. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling David Berenbaum.

In addition, NCUA Associate Director for the Office of Examination and Insurance Victoria Nahrwold will provide opening remarks.

 

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