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Pawn Loans and the Wealth Gap in Illinois

Households that do not have a bank account are nearly five times as likely to be pawnshop borrowers as households with a bank account. Over 80% of pawnshop loan borrowers are unbanked, which is one reason consumers turn to...

January 9, 2023 at 11:02 pm read more
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Alternatives to High-Cost Loans and Policy Solutions to Expand Affordable Options Report co-published with CFA

We're proud to work with Consumer Federation of America to publish this report detailing alternatives to high cost loans and policy solutions to expand affordable options.

December 20, 2022 at 7:26 pm read more
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CRA Mortgages: A Failure to Implement

CRA reform efforts must address the fact that federal regulators have rated 95% of banks Satisfactory or better even though data show fewer regulated lenders meeting the law's goals.

September 8, 2021 at 5:13 pm read more
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Woodstock HUD study finds home modifications help people, save money

The City of Chicago’s HomeMod Program provides home modifications for low- and moderate-income people under the age of 60 who have disabilities. With funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Woodstock evaluated the program to determine whether...

May 7, 2021 at 10:34 pm read more
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Impact of COVID-19 on Black & Latinx Resident Owners in Chicago

Ongoing research has revealed a potentially massive COVID-19 impact on the two- to four-unit properties that house more than a third of Chicago’s renters.

May 1, 2021 at 9:38 am read more
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PLPA Economic Impact & Job Creation

How the Predatory Loan Prevention Act in Illinois benefits communities and increases equity.

March 18, 2021 at 3:16 pm read more

Patterns of Disparity: Small Business Lending In Illinois

This report finds businesses in low- and moderate-income and communities of color received fewer loans from banks than businesses in higher-income and predominantly white areas across Illinois. The report, which examines and compares lending reported by banks under...

August 6, 2019 at 4:55 am read more

Mapping Older Adult Banking Vulnerabilities in the Chicago Region

The following interactive maps correspond to the data visualizations in Woodstock Institute's report, Digitally Divided: Older Adult Banking Vulnerabilities in the Chicago Region and are intended to serve as context for financial institutions, policymakers, community investment advocates, and agencies...

April 30, 2019 at 10:44 am read more

Digitally Divided: Older Adult Banking Vulnerabilities in the Chicago Region

Digitally Divided: Older Adult Banking Vulnerabilities in the Chicago Region April 17, 2019 Lauren Nolan This report reveals neighborhoods at highest risk of being left out of mainstream financial services, and offers solutions for financial institutions and policymakers. This...

April 17, 2019 at 11:32 am read more

Aging in Place: A Strategic Plan to Support Older Adult Housing Needs in the Chicago Region

Aging in Place: A Strategic Plan to Support Older Adult Housing Needs in the Chicago Region   July 31, 2018 Lauren Nolan, Jason Olson   This report identifies the conditions and challenges facing the growing population of older adults...

July 31, 2018 at 5:35 pm read more
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