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Community Reinvestment
 
Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A. (Downey Savings) is committed to helping meet the credit needs of low- and moderate-income geographies and individuals, consistent with the intent of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This is evidenced by our overall “Satisfactory” CRA Rating from the CRA Performance Evaluation, received from the Office of Thrift Supervision on October 20, 2005. Downey Savings’ CRA performance rating was based on the Lending, Service and Investment tests, and Downey Savings received a “High Satisfactory” rating in both the Lending and Service tests.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Downey Savings is also committed to Community Development. Community Development includes: affordable housing to low- and moderate-income individuals; community services targeted to low- and moderate-income individuals; activities that promote economic development; and activities that revitalize or stabilize low- and moderate-income geographies. Downey Savings partners with several local organizations and nonprofit agencies to help build strong communities.
CORPORATE GRANTS, DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Downey Savings welcomes requests for grants, donations or sponsorships. The primary purpose of the grant or donation should benefit one of Downey Savings’ CRA Assessment Areas and meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Provide affordable housing to low- and moderate-income individuals;


  • Promote community development in low- and moderate-income areas for low- and moderate-income individuals, such as youth programs, homeless centers, soup kitchens, health care facilities, domestic abuse shelters, or substance abuse rehabilitation centers;


  • Serve low- and moderate-income housing or other community development needs, such as credit counseling, home ownership, home maintenance, and other financial services education; or


  • Involve activities that stabilize or revitalize low- and moderate-income geographies.

Requests for sponsorships of key civic events and other social purpose activities are also considered.

To apply for a grant, donation or sponsorship, a completed Downey Savings’ Corporate Grant, Donation and Sponsorship Application is required.

Corporate Grant, Donation and Sponsorship Frequently Asked Questions.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Arthur J. Zaino
Vice President
Community Reinvestment and Fair Lending Officer
Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A.
3501 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA  92660

Email:  CRA@downeysavings.com
Phone: 1-800-920-7248