As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used by banks to make lending decisions, new issues arise.

I sat down for a conversation with Jon Mulkin, the current Chief Mortgage Officer of Hope Credit Union, to talk about their work in South.

“The Big Short” outlines for the viewer what led to the crash of the housing market and the resulting recession.

the 2023 Netflix film’s true(ish) story of the impact of better banking Banking is generally not considered to be a very flashy or sexy...

When living cost and income inequality are high, Better Banking Options are even more important.

We have some advice for those looking to align their finances with their non-violent values.

our review of Project Drawdown’s report on climate-responsible banking

Philadelphia has a wealth of long-established Better Banking Options that we're giving you the details on below.

The goal of Connecticut Green bank is to leverage federal money to attract private capital investment in clean energy.

Many cities in the South suffer from disinvestment, gentrification, and high poverty levels, and Montgomery was no exception.

We’re publishing this article to share Hope’s Impact Report so members can see what their capital is doing to combat income inequality.

In the first full week of June 2023, members of Just Money Advisors attended a trip hosted by Hope Credit Union and Faith & Money...

A Black-led credit union serving city employees and their families in Atlanta Georgia.

The Bay Area is a progressive region with a wealth of mission-driven banks and credit unions.

A Chinese bank in Oakland, CA, serving immigrant populations in the Bay Area.

Anyone can move their money (and should) and have their deposits used for quality lending in Chicago.

While DC residents work for representation in Congress, they can make a difference through their deposits at Better Banking Options.

The most universal advice we can give on banking ethically is to be intentional about your banking practices.

A small local option in Chicago with a laser focus on mortgage lending.

The role Mega banks play in the advancement of climate change, and what we can do to stop them.

While they operate differently, their ultimate purpose should be the same- to make quality loans to people that need them the most.

We’d recommend Brooklyn Cooperative FCU to anyone living or working in Bedford-Stuy and Bushwick.

A companion post to our list of of Latinx banks.

It’s more important than ever to support Latinx American banks, as these populations are at greater risk for being underbanked and unbanked.

If you’re looking to move $5,000 or more to Hope Credit Union, we’ll do all the paperwork for you, for NO CHARGE.

Rio Bank is a fantastic example of how a bank can be profit-driven while still truly strengthening their neighborhoods and local economies.

We’re here to walk you through some of the common myths and truths of online banking, so that you make informed decisions about how to bank.

a local, community bank providing exceptional service in North Carolina In today’s world, we’re constantly being bombarded with reports...

a small town credit union making fantastic loans in North Carolina Even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the foundation of many...

the thriving Research Triangle of North Carolina has amazing Better Banking Options In the past two decades or so, the Research Triangle...

Santa Ana Federal Credit Union is a Latinx-majority credit union in Santa Ana which has been serving the community there for 70 years.

A Black church in Birmingham with an important history and a credit union Birmingham, like many southern cities, has its own distinctive...

We're featuring a few Better Banking Options in this historic southern city which are making a difference in low-income and POC communities.

Alamerica Bank is a fantastic Better Banking Option for those in Birmingham looking for their deposits to make an impact in Black community.

Your deposits could be doing a lot more good in one of these banks or credit unions than in the typical mega bank.

First Independence Bank is a fantastic Black-owned bank working in Detroit to make quality loans in low-income neighborhoods.

Tri-State Bank of Memphis is one of a handful of Black banking institutions in Memphis, and has been certified as a MDI as well as a CDFI.

a Tribe-owned and operated CDFI in Northeast Oklahoma Recently we’ve been featuring Native-owned banks on our blog because they serve an...

This Better Banking Option comes up third in our search engine, meaning they make lots of quality loans.

This city, known for blues and rock ‘n’ roll, has some amazing Better Banking Options. Memphis is best known for being a city of immense...

Orion Federal Credit Union has been working in Memphis for more than 60 years to provide excellent banking service to their members.

United Bank of Philadelphia is one of our top picks for banks in Philly.

We’d recommend Port Richmond Savings Bank to anyone looking to invest in immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

Even though there aren’t any fantastic banks or credit unions in Louisville, the ones listed above are miles better than mega banks

We recently updated our search engine with data from June 2020.

OPTUS Bank is one of the longest standing MDIs in the country and was originally started in 1921 as Victory Savings Bank in Columbia, SC.

MariSol FCU makes an effort to make banking easier for members who may not speak English fluently.

Why it’s important and what it should look like In the last month or so, we’ve been featuring banks and credit unions across the country...

While Verity CU provides excellent financial service to its members, where they really stand out is their relationship banking.

A CFDI in Missoula, Montana doing things a little bit differently One of the biggest problems with the current model for lending in the...