New Survey Finds Trust in Banking High Among Low-Income Residents—but Barriers Still Keep Many Unbanked
December 16, 2025
Boston, MA — The Partnership for Financial Equity (PFE) today released a groundbreaking new report, Trust and Financial Access Among Lower-Income Residents in Massachusetts, presenting the first-ever statewide survey focused […]
Read More NewsPartnership for Financial Equity Announces 2025 Elevating Equity Award Winners
November 10, 2025
BOSTON, MA — The Partnership for Financial Equity proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Elevating Equity Awards, honoring innovative and impactful partnerships advancing racial equity and economic inclusion across […]
Read More Events4th Annual Summit a Success!
October 31, 2025
Our two-day Summit, with Presenting Sponsor LendingClub, took place on October 7-8, 2025 and featured a new Bank On Massachusetts coalition to be staffed by PFE; highlights from a groundbreaking […]
Read More NewsEquity Gains Hold, But Mortgage Access Shrinks for Black and Latine Buyers in Massachusetts
September 09, 2025
Boston, MA –For the fourth consecutive year, Black and Latine homebuyers in Massachusetts received mortgage loans at rates nearly proportional to their share of the state’s population. Yet, a sharp […]
Read More NewsNominate your Favorite Bank-Community Partnership for an Elevating Equity Award
August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025 – Partnership for Financial Equity is pleased to announce the return of our Elevating Equity awards, designed to recognize outstanding bank-community partnerships reaching low- to moderate-income households. […]
Read More Events2025 Financial Equity Summit Set for October
July 23, 2025
Registration is now open for our fourth annual Financial Equity Summit! It will be a compelling two days of speakers, panelists, cutting edge research, and exciting announcements and take place […]
Read More NewsJason Andrade Joins Partnership for Financial Equity as Director of Research and Membership Engagement
April 21, 2025
Boston, MA – Partnership for Financial Equity is excited to announce the addition of Jason Andrade to its team as Director of Research and Membership Engagement. With more than 10 […]
Read More NewsPFE Releases Tool to Explain Small Business Loan Disclosure Questions
February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025 – Members of the Partnership for Financial Equity’s Small Business Lending Committee and CRA Peer Group today released a new informational flyer designed to explain new small […]
Read MoreTalented Trio Elected to Partnership for Financial Equity Board of Directors
January 29, 2025
Deb Leonczyk, Berkshire Community Action Council; Henry Noël Jr of Boston Impact Initiative Fund; and Bobbie Salgado of First Citizens Bank Join Team At meetings in December and January, the […]
Read MoreJoin us in 2025, Register for our full schedule of Committee meetings
December 17, 2024
2025 will be a year of growth and challenges. Come join network with our members and participate in shaping our research. Sign up today and mark your calendars for our […]
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