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Community Reinvestment Act
In the U.S., legislation called the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) encourages financial institutions to meet the credit needs of all customers, including those who are low and moderate income or who live in low and moderate income neighborhoods. But for us, that’s just one dimension of a broader commitment that extends from community-based financial literacy programs and small business financing to major urban redevelopment projects.
Under the CRA, members of the public can review information about BMO’s CRA activities which are contained in the documents posted on the CRA Public File website. The documents are available for viewing and can be downloaded.
In the U.S., legislation called the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) encourages financial institutions to meet the credit needs of all customers, including those who are low and moderate income or who live in low and moderate income neighborhoods. But for us, that’s just one dimension of a broader commitment that extends from community-based financial literacy programs and small business financing to major urban redevelopment projects.
Under the CRA, members of the public can review information about BMO’s CRA activities which are contained in the documents posted on the CRA Public File website. The documents are available for viewing and can be downloaded.

Helping homeowners
Learn how BMO Bank helps homeowners access federal assistance when they need it.

BMO Community Development programs
See an overview of BMO Community Development activities, including our use of debt and equity partnerships, and financing on projects with government funding programs.

BMO EMpower
BMO EMpower is our more than $40 billion commitment over five years to address key barriers faced by minority businesses, communities and families in the United States.