For CRA Professionals

CRA HUB MEMBERSHIP: THE CRA COMMUNITY OF PEERS YOU NEED TO MASTER THE ART OF CRA

The CRA Hub membership was created exclusively for bankers to connect, get exam ready, and master the art of CRA, including practical AI training that helps you do the work faster and with more confidence.

Five hours of training a month, on average
A private community of peers of CRA professionals
Accountability groups for self-assessment, exam prep, and so much more
Practical AI training to do CRA work faster and smarter
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Preparing for a Successful CRA Exam
Presented by Linda EzukaFounder, CRA Today
Linda Ezuka leading a live CRA training sessionLIVE
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Peer Discussion
James P.Community Bank2h ago

How are you all approaching small business lending metrics in moderate-income geographies?

Melissa G.Regional Bank1h ago

We've had success using our local data to identify gaps and then partnering with CDFIs to fill them.

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We received an Outstanding CRA Rating. Linda and this community live up to the hype!
Katie LeffFirst Eagle Bank
Linda Ezuka, Founder and CEO of CRA Today
MEET THE TRAINER

You never work alone again

I built the CRA Hub because the hardest part of this job is not the regulation. It is having no one to ask when something does not add up, no room in the budget for the kind of ongoing support this work actually requires, and no clear path to adopt AI tools that could save hours every week.

The Hub is where that changes. Every month you get live training, open Q&A, accountability groups, and a private community of peers of CRA professionals who understand the unique challenges in your programs. You also get practical AI training and workflows designed specifically for CRA practitioners so you can work smarter, not harder.

The work you do matters beyond the exam. When your program is strong, capital reaches the people and small businesses in your community who need it. That is exactly the reason the CRA Hub exists.

Linda Ezuka
What's Included

WHAT YOU GET WITH THE CRA HUB

Our CRA Hub is a unique membership that provides CRA training, open Q&A sessions, accountability and affinity groups, AI-forward training for CRA professionals, networking community, and peer support group all in one dynamic community.

You won't find anything else like this on the market. Here's what you'll get when you join:

Live training and Q&A several times a month

We host guest experts, live training and study groups with interactive live questions and answer sessions several times per month.

An advanced track for experienced officers

An advanced track designed for those with a certain level of CRA experience. Advanced topics and discussions specific to our more experienced members. Qualification process required.

A group that keeps your self-assessment moving

A group dedicated to provide a collaborative environment to tackle our CRA Self-Assessments and exam prep with focus, determination, and shared expertise.

Dedicated time to mine community development loans

A dedicated group, time and expectation to mine for community development loans while having the direct chat support for your questions in real time.

Peers who use the same software you do

Where software users or those with other common attributes come together to share information and work collaboratively.

A PRIVATE COMMUNITY OF PEERS OF CRA PROFESSIONALS

Our private community for CRA professionals connect, convene and support each other. Never work alone again.

Resources matched to your asset size and regulator

Affinity groups and resources to support each bank's unique needs and challenges based on asset size regulator, and performance context.

Deeper dives that move your CRA projects forward

We take deeper dives into CRA core concepts and study a variety of bank approaches for members to take the next step with their CRA projects.

AI training and workflows built for CRA professionals

Hands-on training, prompts, and workflows that help CRA practitioners use AI to draft self-assessments, analyze data, and speed up routine tasks without sacrificing accuracy.

Fair Lending and HMDA support in one place

Because CRA doesn't stand alone, we cover fair lending and HMDA too, from data integrity and reporting to redlining and analytics, with live training and peer support.

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Everyone wants to feel like an expert at their job.

We all want to feel in control and confident in our knowledge and abilities. We want to feel like we are performing at our best, adding tremendous value to our organization, and advancing our career.

The value of a community of peers

Never work alone again. The Hub is where CRA professionals convene, ask the hard questions, and support each other all year long.

An exclusive membership for bankers to master the art of CRA.

The CRA Hub is the go-to way to connect and forge community development impact in your CRA programs.

Our Hub'rs find the training and support needed to:

Shore up their CRA program, including program documentation
Craft, update, and refine their self-assessment
Prepare presentations and trainings for internal stakeholders
Forge partnerships with CDFIs and other community organizations to further impact
Adopt AI tools and workflows to do CRA work more efficiently
Get exam ready

Are you CRA exam-ready?

Our programs are designed to get you exam ready and stay exam ready. We help you get clear on your performance metrics, craft your performance context and narrate your story of impact. Our training programs are practitioner-based, built on best practices and ready to implement.

"We have found the CRA Hub to be a tremendous resource… especially as we are readying ourselves for FDIC CRA Exam."

Kelli Diserens, Senior Vice President

SVP, Director of Community Investment, SouthState Bank

No matter where you are on your CRA journey, the CRA Today delivers impact. Our training is perfect for you if:

You are new to CRA due to a promotion, new job or position, or were never formally trained on CRA.
You understand key CRA program elements and have navigated through your first CRA exam cycle and want to deepen your understanding of CRA best practices.
You are making progress on the integrity of your bank's CRA data collection, maintenance, and/or reporting and want to ensure enhanced data integrity.
You are navigating CRA regulatory reform, or you suspect reform is on the horizon.
You want to vet an idea and discuss your approach to CRA decisions with CRA colleagues who understand the unique challenges in your programs.
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Regulatory Context

Built on the rules your next exam will use

Every exam happening today is governed by the 1995 rules, and they will continue to govern exams through any regulatory transition. The Hub tracks the proposed rulemaking as it moves, so you always know what is coming and what it means for your program.

When the rules shift, you will not be working it out alone. You will be in a room with practitioners at banks of every size and regulator, comparing approaches in real time.

Member Results

Proof That the CRA Hub Delivers

Real outcomes from bankers who are building stronger CRA programs with training and peer support.

Outstanding CRA Rating

“We received an Outstanding CRA Rating. Linda and this community live up to the hype!”

Katie Leff
CRA Officer
First Eagle Bank

6 Consecutive Outstanding Ratings

“Linda brings a wealth of experience and expertise that has helped us to achieve an “outstanding” rating from our regulator for six consecutive CRA evaluations.”

Riley Angell, CRCM
VP, Corporate Compliance Manager
Central Pacific Bank

Built a CRA Committee + New CDFI/MDI Relationships

“Since joining the Hub, I have formed a CRA committee, am working on my CRA plan, and have established relationships with two CDFIs and one MDI.”

Nicole McQuarrie
Lending Compliance, CRA Officer
Plumas Bank, FDIC
1,708
Banks served
2,404
Bankers served
In Their Words

What Hub members say

"Linda Ezuka helped us prepare for a CRA examination during a compliance management transition. Together, we were able to sustain our desired CRA rating and forged a smooth transition in our compliance program."

— Bryan Luke
President and CEO, Hawaii National Bank

"Allowing me to join the CRA Hub has been the single best investment my bank has made to support my department and improve our CRA performance."

— Jannease Seastrunk
Senior Vice President, CRA Officer, Red River Bank

"CRA Today provides valuable and relevant education and training for CRA professionals! Additionally, the Hub provides an invaluable link to dozens of other CRA professionals to ask question of and to share information with. Membership in CRAToday is a must!"

— Jay Muth
Senior Vice President, CRA Officer, Bangor Savings Bank
Membership

What does it cost to join the CRA Hub?

Monthly Membership
$315.00
per month, cancel anytime
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Annual Membership
$3,500.00
per year, invoiced annually
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Our monthly membership is priced to match the cost of common industry webinars, yet you get on average five hours of training over the course of a month in the Hub.

Our goal is to keep membership accessible to budgets of all sizes. Join monthly or annually. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.

How does CRA Hub enrollment work?

The CRA Hub welcomes new members continuously throughout the month, with a self-guided professional onboarding and a full introduction to the resources available to you as a member. This onboarding culminates in a small group call with Linda and fellow new members to provide personal connection with other Hub members.

Not sure if the CRA Hub is the right fit for you and your bank? Meet with Linda to discuss your specific needs to determine the best path forward.

Request a call with Linda at linda@cratoday.com.

A Few Customers We've Proudly Served:
Independent Financial
MidCountry Bank
Exchange Bank
First Bank
Central Pacific Bank
BankFirst
First National Bank Texas
Fidelity Bank
Citizens National Bank
Bank of Utah
Plumas Bank
Red River Bank
Arrow Financial Corporation
Pioneer Bank
Independent Financial
MidCountry Bank
Exchange Bank
First Bank
Central Pacific Bank
BankFirst
First National Bank Texas
Fidelity Bank
Citizens National Bank
Bank of Utah
Plumas Bank
Red River Bank
Arrow Financial Corporation
Pioneer Bank
Central Bank
Winchester Savings Bank
OakStar Bank
Lincoln Savings Bank
North Easton Savings Bank
Flushing Bank
Frandsen Bank & Trust
Avidbank
Avidia Bank
Bangor Savings Bank
Berkshire Bank
Tri Counties Bank
Saratoga National Bank
Glens Falls National Bank
Central Bank
Winchester Savings Bank
OakStar Bank
Lincoln Savings Bank
North Easton Savings Bank
Flushing Bank
Frandsen Bank & Trust
Avidbank
Avidia Bank
Bangor Savings Bank
Berkshire Bank
Tri Counties Bank
Saratoga National Bank
Glens Falls National Bank
Free Resource

CRA HUB JUSTIFICATION KIT

We realize that compliance training budgets are under intense scrutiny, which means you will likely be asked to outline how the time and money is being spent for you to join the CRA Hub.

That is exactly what our Hub Justification Kit will do.

This kit is a framework aimed to demonstrate the ROI of the CRA Hub membership plus a bonus draft email to executive management!

CRA Hub Membership Return on Investment KitDOWNLOAD THE CRA HUB JUSTIFICATION KIT
Questions

Frequently asked questions

You can process via credit card, ACH, or check/invoice. Reach out to us at linda@cratoday.com to arrange for an invoice or an ACH transaction.

Yes. If you're enrolling more than one person from your bank, reach out to us directly for group access and group pricing. Each individual membership includes one login for one person.

The CRA Hub welcomes new members continuously throughout the month, with a self-guided professional onboarding and a full introduction to the resources available to you as a member. This onboarding culminates in a small group call with Linda and fellow new members to provide personal connection with other Hub members.

Yes. Join monthly or annually and cancel anytime, no questions asked. Our goal is to keep membership accessible to budgets of all sizes.

If you need help building the case internally, download our free CRA Hub Expense Justification Kit. It is a framework aimed to demonstrate the ROI of the CRA Hub membership, plus a bonus draft email to executive management.

Yes. The CRA Hub includes practical AI training and workflows designed specifically for CRA practitioners. We focus on responsible ways to use AI for drafting, data analysis, self-assessment work, and routine CRA tasks so you can work more efficiently while keeping your bank's compliance standards high.

Clarity and confidence are waiting

Never work alone again. Join the CRA Hub and get the training, the accountability, and the peers who understand your programs.

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Enrollment open year-round. Cancel anytime.