Chrystel Cornelius

Executive Director

Chrystel Cornelius is the executive director of First Nations Oweesta Corp., a National Native CDFI intermediary lender servicing the Native CDFI industry for the last 20 years. Cornelius has over 20 years’ experience working in Native and rural communities focusing on capitalization structures and community development projects.

CRA

CRA reform crucial for tackling rural poverty

The current debate around changes to the Community Reinvestment Act should include discussions about how the law can be used to better support low-income communities in remote areas.

By Bill Bynum

April 3

TRENDING

Climate change

Climate risk? "Urgent but manageable" industry stakeholders say

The increasing frequency and severity of droughts was top of mind for panelists at AmeriCatalyst's "Going to Extremes" conference Thursday.

By Maria Volkova

5h ago
FHFA

FHLBs should double financing for affordable housing, regulator says

In a Senate hearing, Director Sandra Thompson said a raise to the required income threshold provided to affordable housing was on the table, while housing regulators also faced questions related to property insurance hikes and title insurance waivers.

By Spencer Lee

5h ago
Servicing

Non-QM delinquencies rise, but losses remain subdued

The nonpayment rate for non-qualified mortgages is up 21 basis points from February and 134 basis points from March 2023, Morningstar DBRS said.

By Brad Finkelstein

April 18