The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 succeeded in

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 encouraged banks to meet the credit needs of the communities where they operated, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. It was intended to address “redlining” and unequal access to loans, so it helped reduce discrimination against borrowers. It did not directly require banks to lower interest rates.

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