American Mortgage Diversity Council Chair Tai Christensen discusses the importance of the Juneteenth holiday on the housing marketplace, and the D&I efforts the industry are taking to move forward.
Read More »Opening New Doors Through the Advancement of D&I Initiatives
Five Star’s recent Diversity and Inclusion Symposium tackled the industry’s hot-button D&I topics through an open dialogue and exchange of ideas in D.C.
Read More »House Passes Measure to Increase Financial Equity and Inclusion for All
The House of Representatives passed HR 2543 by a vote of 215-207, legislation drafted to promote equity for underserved communities and increase access to safe and affordable financial services for all Americans.
Read More »The Importance of Specificity: Insights Into Latino Homeownership
In this episode of DS5, we speak with Frank Fuentes, the National VP of Multicultural Community Lending at New American Funding and Vice-Chair of Five Star’s American Mortgage Diversity Council.
Read More »Creating Better Diversity Practices in Mortgage Servicing
In this Video Spotlight, hear from AMDC Chair Lola Oyewole on why you don't want to miss the 2020 Five Star Diversity Symposium in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Read More »Homeownership: Through the Eyes of Black America
A webinar takes a closer look at the current state of housing for African-Americans as well as the potential solutions to create equal housing opportunities for the community.
Read More »The Equality Affirmation
A new statement of support to foster gender equality in the workplace encourages companies within the industry to work toward the development and implementation of equitable policies and practices.
Read More »The Road Ahead for Women-Owned Small Businesses
A webinar celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month gave insights into how women-owned mortgage businesses could benefit from getting certified. Here’s what the expert panel had to say.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Navigating Obstacles in Women-Owned Small Business
A new webinar will explore how qualifying as a certified women-owned small business can present growth opportunities for organizations led by female entrepreneurs. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »New Guidebook Aids Diversity Certification Seekers in Housing
For many organizations, the process of obtaining a diversity certification may not be entirely clear, but a new reference guide aims to aid businesses seeking certification under one of the recognized diversity categories in housing.
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