Community Affairs Videos

Bank Financing for Rural Broadband Initiatives

This brief OCC video highlights the important role that banks can play in helping rural communities develop high speed broadband systems and reviews how banks may receive CRA consideration for these activities. The video discusses how banks and community leaders developed a cooperatively-owned fiber optic network serving 10 towns and 17 townships across four counties in south central Minnesota.

Revitalizing Communities Using the Public Welfare Investment Authority

This brief video describes the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's role in administering the Public Welfare Investment Authority and encouraging participation in the New Markets Tax Credit program.