PNC is bringing a mobile bank branch to Houston’s Avenue Center in the Near Northside neighborhood later this month. The 30-foot long branch on wheels will offer most of the features and services of a traditional brick-and-mortar branch, as well as educational seminars on homebuying, money management, and other topics. It officially opens March 31. […]
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National Urban League, Wells Fargo Confront Black Housing Challenges With ‘Home Appraisal Initiative’
According to a recent report on housing by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the gap between Black and white homeownership is widening. However, NAREB’s 2022 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) Report offers solutions, including one being enacted by a collaboration between the National Urban League (NUL) and Wells Fargo. Click […]
Small Banks, ‘Giant’ Fees: These Two Texas Banks Lead the Nation in Collecting Overdrafts
Two Texas banks are accused of taking advantage of low-income customers after they charged clients $330 million in overdraft and other fees in 2022. First National Bank Texas, headquartered in Killeen, reported $128 million in service charges and fees during 2022, including $91 million in overdraft fees. Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, said […]
Houston Area Urban League joins the Virtual Who’s Hiring Job Fair
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In honor of Black History Month, this week’s ABC13 Who’s Hiring job fair features guests who belong to an agency that focuses on empowering communities and changing lives. For nearly three years, ABC13 has partnered with Workforce Solutions to host a weekly virtual job fair. During the event, recruiters answer calls […]